Personal Assistant/ Support Worker Required

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council in Halifax is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a friendly, sociable young adult as they transition to college and adult life. You will help the individual access social and leisure activities, develop everyday life skills such as budgeting and cooking, travel independently, and stay safe in the community.

This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference by promoting choice, dignity and inclusion while supporting their goals and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and personal safety.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of independent living skills and travel training.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Access social and leisure activities in the community.
• Attend cheerleading, shopping trips, social events and activities of interest.
• Build confidence using public transport and travelling independently.
• Develop everyday life skills, including budgeting, shopping and meal preparation.
• Maintain friendships and develop new social connections.
• Stay safe in the community and make positive decisions.
• Build confidence as they start college and move towards greater independence.
• Explore opportunities connected to future employment and personal interests.

Job description

Job ref: LG/HX2

Supporting a Friendly and Independent Young Adult in Halifax

Do You Enjoy Helping Young People Achieve Their Goals and Become More Independent?

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a friendly, sociable and determined young adult as they transition to college and adult life.

The successful applicant will support someone who enjoys cheerleading, music, beauty, shopping, animals, spending time with family and friends, and taking part in community activities. The role focuses on building confidence, independence, life skills and community involvement whilst ensuring safety and wellbeing.

About the Role

You will support the individual to:

• Access social and leisure activities in the community.
• Attend cheerleading, shopping trips, social events and activities of interest.
• Build confidence using public transport and travelling independently.
• Develop everyday life skills, including budgeting, shopping and meal preparation.
• Maintain friendships and develop new social connections.
• Stay safe in the community and make positive decisions.
• Build confidence as they start college and move towards greater independence.
• Explore opportunities connected to future employment and personal interests.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Friendly, approachable and easy to talk to
• Patient and understanding
• Able to encourage independence while providing appropriate support
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Confident supporting a young person in community settings
• A good communicator with a positive attitude
• Committed to promoting choice, dignity and inclusion

Experience

Essential

• Experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and personal safety.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of independent living skills and travel training.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Personal Qualities

The individual responds well to people who:

• Listen carefully.
• Give clear and simple instructions.
• Encourage them to try new things.
• Have a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
• Promote independence whilst helping them stay safe.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person's life. You will help someone develop confidence, independence and life skills while supporting them to achieve their personal goals and enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle.

contact: [e-mail]

*An Enhanced DBSc heck and satisfactory references will be required prior to appointment.