Sensible and firm Personal Assistant with gaming knowledge BJKAL001

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

Job summary

A local support service in Alfreton is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a young man with Autism. The role involves community engagement, meal planning, and fostering independence. The ideal candidate should have experience with Autism and ADHD, and be a driver. This position offers 8 hours of work per week, split between Monday and Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have experience or knowledge around Autism/ADHD and sensory processing.
• Driver required for role.

Responsibilities

• Support independence and self-care.
• Assist with community activities and events.
• Help with meal planning and cooking.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Knowledge of ADHD

Driving

Sensible approach

Job description

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 young man who loves gaming but would like to get out 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 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