Personal Care Assistant - Ellesmere Port, CH65 (KR)

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide safe, friendly and person-centred support to a non-verbal young person with autism. You will help him access the local community and enjoy activities while maintaining routines that support wellbeing.

The role focuses on promoting safety, comfort and enjoyment, supporting family respite needs, and working in a calm, patient way.

Qualifications

• Provide safe, friendly and person-centred support to a young person with autism who is non-verbal.
• Assist with accessing the local community and engaging in activities that interest him.
• Maintain routines to support wellbeing and promote safety.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety, comfort and enjoyment for the young person.
• Provide respite support to the family as needed.
• Support PECS communication and supervising interactions to ensure a calm environment.

Job description

Personal Care Assistant - Ellesmere Port, CH65 (KR)

Company:

Company: Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Ltd

To provide safe, friendly and person-centred support to a young person with autism who is non-verbal, enabling him to access the local community, enjoy activities and experiences that interest him, and maintain routines that support his wellbeing. The role will focus on promoting his safety, comfort and enjoyment while providing his family with a short period of respite.

About the employer:

The employer is a happy and cheerful young person with autism who is non-verbal. He has a fun personality, enjoys exploring his surroundings and particularly loves spending time outdoors.

He enjoys sensory activities, including playing with leaves and grass, ribbons and musical toys. Familiar routines are important to him and help him to feel comfortable and reduce anxiety. He prefers quieter environments and responds well to people who are happy, friendly, calm and patient.

He communicates using PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and requires support to remain safe while exploring his environment.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)