Personal assistant required - Skelmersdale area - LILS/EM/OG

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Skelmersdale is hiring a Personal Assistant to help a young man access the community, including gym visits and social outings. The role requires understanding of autism, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. The position offers 5.5 hours per week during term time and 11 hours during school holidays, with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Training can be provided for understanding autism.

Responsibilities

• Support to access the community.
• Help with aspects of personal care.
• Food preparation and reminding to eat/drink.
• Support with dressing for swimming.

Skills

Understanding of autism

Car driving

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant required in Skelmersdale – LILS/EM/OG

Do you have some free time to provide support to a young man to enable him to access the community? He is interested in going to the gym and in the Jacuzzi, cinemas, possibly visit local food restaurants/shops. The role can be physically challenging at times.

Details

hours: 5.5 hours per week during term time (38 weeks) and 11 hours in the school holidays (14 weeks). 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement. Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Support to access the community
• Help with some aspects of personal care
• Food preparation and prompting to eat/drink regularly to ensure adequate fluid intake
• Support with dressing/undressing for swimming

Requirements and preferences

• Understanding or knowledge of autism (training can be provided)
• Preferably a male carer as personal care is required
• Car driver is essential, including proof of business cover
• Must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Quote employer ref: LILS/EM/OG

Contact: Tel: [phone] - opt 1