Personal Care Assistant

People Plus Independent Living Services; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A vital role as a Personal Assistant (PA) is open to support a 15-year-old boy with autism in Ashford. This position encompasses fostering social skills and confidence while managing household tasks. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving license and knowledge of safety plans, engaging the individual in sports and outdoor activities for a well-rounded approach to care.

Benefits

4 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Access to a workplace pension

Qualifications

• Clean driving license and use of own car with appropriate insurance.
• Experience with safety plans and supporting individuals with autism.

Responsibilities

• Support a 15-year-old to build confidence and develop social skills.
• Assist with household chores and family support.
• Engage in outdoor activities and sports.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism

Good spoken English

Understanding of equal opportunities

Job description

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• We are looking for an active PA with good knowledge of Autism and safeguarding safety plans and an understanding of the importance of equal opportunities to support our 15 year old to build confidence and develop social skills.
• The applicant will need to have good spoken English, a clean driving license and use of own car with appropriate insurance.
• He enjoys playing sports (particularly cycling), music, playing instruments and spending time outdoors (e.g. with horses). To start with, support will start within the home to build a relationship, which, will then lead to activities outside of the home.
• Supporting the family and helping with household chores will be part of your role. There are dogs within the family home so a liking of pets is essential.

Hours are:

• 10 hours per week which will be mutually agreed, this could be weekday and/or weekends.

Rate of pay is:

• £14.00 per hour 4 weeks paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays is applicable, as is access to a workplace pension.
• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (provided) and will start as soon as a clear check is received.
• This post is supported by We Are Beams. Please contact our support broker on [emailprotected] to discuss this position further.
• They need to have a Driving Licence, Right to work in the UK, Ideally have knowledge of safety plans and experience with working with people with Autism.