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Blue Sky Brokers; High Peak; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service seeks a male personal assistant to support a 21-year-old with autism. You will focus on building confidence, joining activities, and fostering independence while driving to remote locations.

Role emphasizes empathy, patience, and a sense of humour. Expect 18 hours weekly with a Friday afternoon slot; companionship and gentle outdoor activity are key components.

Qualifications

• Must be very patient and understanding.
• Experience with autism or learning difficulties preferred.
• 18 hours per week with flexibility, including a Friday slot.
• Driver role required due to remote location.

Responsibilities

• Help build confidence and independence in community activities.
• Join on a Friday afternoon to support at a local farm.
• Provide companionship and friendship to the client.
• Accompany on short walks with dogs.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Sense of humour

Driving licence

Job description

Patient, understanding, driving male PA for a young man with autism 18 hours per weekCH-DCC-001

Looking for a male PA who is very understanding and patient for a 21 year old male who wants to build a friendship, to help him become more independent.

I love animals, my dogs and enjoy gaming. I can be very anxious with new people/ new places but need to build my confidence in getting out and about. I would like someone with a sense of humour to match mine.

Previous experience with autism or individuals with learning difficulties preferred.

18 hours per week, can be very flexible with employer although would like 4 hours on a Friday afternoon.

ROLE-

To help me overcome anxieties about getting out and accessing the community.

To join me at a local farm on a Friday afternoon - to help out.

To be a driver as location is quite remote.

To become a friend and confidante.

To come on short walks with me and the dogs.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service