Personal Assistant required to support male age 20 who lives in the Chester-le-Street area

UKCIL; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support agency is looking for a Personal Assistant to support a young male with disabilities in Chester-le-Street. The role involves encouraging independence and engaging in social activities. Ideal candidates should have patience and experience in similar areas. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay of £13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with ADHD and Autism.
• Ability to encourage independence in daily activities.
• Capable of managing challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general life skills and community engagement.
• Support the individual on outings and while playing football.
• Encourage the individual to use public transport.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Personal Assistant required to support male aged 20 who lives in the Chester-le-Street area

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: cf0bf1bf

The person is very football-oriented and an avid Sunderland fan who loves to chat about this subject. His other interests include ten-pin bowling, trains, travelling on the metro, football training, and fast-food places.

Due to learning, ADHD, and Autism disabilities, he will need help with general life skills. He can do these tasks but requires encouragement to get on buses, pay for things, and visit new places to build confidence, independence, and explore new interests. He can be challenging at times and may have meltdowns over trivial things, which are major to him. The role suits someone with experience in these areas, who is reliable, punctual, and not deterred by these challenges.

Hours /Wage
- Term time: 15 hours mainly on Thursdays & Fridays, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Non-term time: 20 hours, flexible between Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm or evenings. Hours may vary and be shared with another worker, typically 7.5 or 10 hours each per week. Hours and days from September may change based on the college rota.

Wages: £13 per hour

Duties
- Taking him on outings, playing football, encouraging life skills, and community engagement using bus passes and shopping trips.

Additional Requirements/Information
He is a good person at heart, but patience is essential. He can be demanding and may find it hard to understand at times. Experience with disabilities is preferred. A car or driving license is not essential but would be advantageous for encouraging public transport. The role may include some care responsibilities at the assistant's home, which can be discussed.
An enhanced DBS check is required; the employer will cover the cost.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com