Positive Role Model & Personal Assistant | Ashington | £14.67 per hour

UKCIL; Ashington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. in Ashington is seeking a patient, dependable Personal Assistant to support an 18-year-old young man with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities. You will help him enjoy social activities, build confidence and stay safe while fostering independence in the local community.

The role is part-time (6 hours/week) with flexible hours after college, on weekends, or split across sessions. A positive, encouraging role model is key to his development.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people with autism, ADHD or learning disabilities would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Social + Leisure activities support
• Encourage confidence, independence and choice
• Providing guidance and support to help keep him safe

Skills

Patience

Dependable

Good communication

Job description

Positive Role Model & Personal Assistant | Ashington | £14.67 per hour

Could you be the right person to help a friendly young man get out, have fun and build his confidence?

We’re looking for a kind, reliable and positive Personal Assistant to support an 18-year-old young man in Ashington. He is friendly, polite and good-humoured and enjoys trips to the arcade, cinema, gaming shops, going for ice cream and the occasional McDonald’s! He has autism, ADHD and a moderate learning disability and is looking for someone who can build a good relationship with him, share his interests and support him to become more confident and independent while enjoying time out in his local community.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting him to enjoy social and leisure activities
• Encouraging confidence, independence and choice
• Providing guidance and support to help keep him safe
• Building a positive, trusting relationship
• Being a friendly and encouraging role model

About you

You’ll be patient, dependable and easy-going, with a positive attitude and good communication skills. Experience of supporting young people with autism, ADHD or learning disabilities would be helpful, along with an understanding of safeguarding.

Hours & Pay

£14.67 per hour

6 hours per week

Ashington

Hours are flexible and can be agreed, typically after college, at weekends, or split over two or three sessions.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. What matters most is finding someone who can build a positive relationship with this young man and help him get out, enjoy the things he loves and develop greater confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car