Personal Care Assistant

Leeds DP & PA Support Hub; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A support service for young individuals is seeking compassionate individuals to assist a creative young person with autism. The role involves building a trusting relationship, encouraging participation in social activities, and providing emotional and practical support. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children with autism, be patient, and respect the individual's comfort levels. This position will be based in Pudsey, UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with autism.
• Ability to establish a trusting and respectful relationship.
• Non-smoker, honest, patient, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a supportive, trusting relationship with the service user.
• Encourage and support the service user to leave the house.
• Spend quality time to help build self-esteem.

Skills

Relationship Building

Emotional Support

Creativity Encouragement

Job description

Service user is a creative and thoughtful young person with a strong interest in arts and crafts, including drawing, writing, and painting. She has a deep love for animals, especially cats. Service user has been diagnosed with autism and benefits from support that is patient, consistent, and understanding of her individual needs. Service user may initially present with low mood and is often reluctant to engage with professionals until a trusting relationship is established. This process can take time, and she appreciates a gentle, respectful approach. She experiences challenges with emotional regulation and can become heightened quickly. Historically, Service user has struggled with aspects of personal hygiene, such as showering, changing clothes, and using the toilet, though there has been recent improvement in these areas. Service user currently does not leave the house and finds it difficult to do so. She has expressed a desire to build confidence and engage in social activities outside the home, but this will require gradual and sensitive support. When interacting with professionals, often prefers to remain under a blanket, as she feels uncomfortable showing her face. This is a protective coping strategy, and any support should respect her boundaries and comfort levels.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain a supportive, trusting relationship with Service user.
• Confidence and Social Support: Encourage and support Service user to leave the house and participate in social or creative activities she enjoys.
• Emotional Support: Spend quality time with Service user to help build her self-esteem and emotional resilience.
• Practical Assistance: Support Service user with any tasks she wishes to undertake, including creative projects or daily routines.

Services

• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children and young people with autism.
• Is a non-smoker, honest, patient, and reliable.
• Can build a trusting and respectful relationship over time.