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Penderels Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a teenage boy with autism and ADHD. You will help him access the community, attend school, work or college, and participate in social and leisure activities.

The role emphasizes developing independence, friendships, and a trusting one-to-one relationship. You may be asked to adapt duties day-to-day, with DBS disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Job description

Location: Gibbet Hill, CV4, West Midlands

About the Employer:

I am looking for a personal assistant for my teenage son who has autism and ADHD he is wanting to explore the community more, and we are wanting him to improve his social skills and better his independence. My son enjoys trying new things and visiting new places, transport and history.

Other relevant information:

• The individual keeps pets in the home - Cat.

About the Role:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement:

Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.