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Lancashire Independent Living Service; Burscough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a warm, friendly Personal Assistant to support a gentle, polite young man in the Burscough/Ormskirk area. The role centres on companionship and helping him develop independence, confidence, communication skills and social connections at home and in the local community.

Duties include supporting independence and everyday life skills, assisting with cooking and meal planning, encouraging participation in social activities, and

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly, and approachable.
• Enthusiastic and positive.
• Patient and encouraging.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to promote independence while providing appropriate support.
• Comfortable supporting social and communication development.
• Happy to participate in community and leisure activities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of independence and everyday life skills
• Assisting with cooking and meal preparation
• Encouraging confidence around the home and in the community
• Supporting social interaction and communication skills
• Helping to build and maintain connections within the local community
• Accompanying and participating in leisure and social activities
• Providing encouragement and companionship
• Administering medication when required (full training will be provided)

Job description

LILS/LM/TS - Personal Assistant required - Burscough / Ormskirk area

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a friendly and happy young man in the Burscough/Ormskirk area.

He is a gentle, polite, and calm young man who is a pleasure to be around. The role is primarily focused on providing companionship and support to help him develop his independence, confidence, communication skills, and social connections both at home and within the local community.

Duties May Include

• Supporting the development of independence and everyday life skills
• Assisting with cooking and meal preparation
• Encouraging confidence around the home and in the community
• Supporting social interaction and communication skills
• Helping to build and maintain connections within the local community
• Accompanying and participating in leisure and social activities
• Providing encouragement and companionship
• Administering medication when required (full training will be provided)

Interests

The young man enjoys a wide range of activities and interests, including: Sports, Ten-pin bowling, Music, Motorbikes, Animals, Trips to the cinema The successful applicant will be willing to actively engage in and support these interests,

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, friendly, and approachable
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Patient and encouraging
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Able to promote independence while providing appropriate support
• Comfortable supporting social and communication development
• Happy to participate in community and leisure activities

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service