Sensible and firm Personal Assistant with gaming knowledge BJKAL-DCC-001

Blue Sky Brokers; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support services provider in Alfreton is seeking a sensible Personal Assistant (PA) for part-time support, focusing on helping a young man with Autism to gain independence. The PA will help with daily activities, planning meals, and encourage engagement with community events. Driving is essential, as is experience or knowledge around Autism and ADHD. The role offers £13.00 per hour for 8 hours a week, requiring a commitment on Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge around Autism, ADHD, and sensory processing.
• Must be a driver due to the nature of the role.
• Ability to support in personal care and independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting to help gain independence.
• Supporting in the community.
• Providing prompts around personal care.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Knowledge of ADHD

Driving

Cooking skills

Planning activities

Motivation and encouragement

Job description

Pay and Hours

Hourly Rate - £13.00

Micro Provider & Self Employed PA's Rate of Pay (£/per hour) - £15.60

Hours Per Week - 8 Hours PW

How will the hours be used - 4 hours on Monday and 4 hours on Friday

Job Description

Sensible PA required to support for 8 hours per week on a Monday and a Friday (4 hours per day) PA will need to have experience/knowledge around Autism/ADHD and sensory processing. This role will be supporting a young man who loves gaming but would like to get out of the house and do activities out in the community. PA will need to be a driver due to the nature of the role. Planning what to cook for meals, going out to the shop to purchase the ingredients and then have support to cook and clean up. He would like the PA to be able to support him to explore potential apprenticeship options, such as in game development, tattoo artist, art/design or animal care. In addition, he would appreciate support from PA to apply for some part‑time work which would suit him, such as small independent shops which are not as busy as larger stores. The PA could also support him with attending local community events which are within his interests such as Warhammer community groups. The PA could also support him to develop self‑care habits such as personal hygiene, exercise (attending gym, contact sports/not rugby). Also to explore potential alternative living in the future as he would like to live independently in supported living placement. He would like support to learn some independent living skills. Ideally, he would like if the PA can provide motivation and encouragement to create plans for the day which he will then try to implement and sustain in his daily life.

Employment Area

DE55

Contract Type

Part Time

Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supporting to help gain independence
• Supporting in the community
• Supporting with prompts around personal care

Specific Requirements

• Driver
• sensible PA

Required Training

• Experience or Knowledge around Autism, ADHD and Sensory processing.
• Driver required