Social Care - Personal Assistant

Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living; Warminster; On-site; GBP 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is hiring a Personal Assistant in Warminster to help a young man with autism. The role includes supporting with various activities on Saturdays, assisting with local travel, and encouraging social interactions. Ideal candidates should be friendly, patient, and experienced in working with young people with autism. Pay is £15 per hour, with flexible tasks depending on daily needs.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in supporting/guiding young people with autism.
• Ability to assist with anxiety and coping strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support on Saturdays for about 5 hours with various activities.
• Assist with planning journeys using local transport.
• Encourage participation in new situations.

Skills

Friendly and bubbly personality

Experience with autism support

Good listening skills

Patience

Experience with anxiety support

Job description

Personal Assistant Job Description
Vacancy Ref: 246
Location Warminster
Hours 5 hours per week (Saturdays)
Payrate £15.00 per hour (self employed PA only)
Holiday N/A
Driving Licence Essentials
DBS Check Yes (This will be funded by the employer)

A bit about me:
I am a young Man who love cars, tech and Apple products. I enjoy the Playstation and games like Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty. I enjoy walking and watching films, clothes shopping and fashion. I am interested in 1950’s music like Frank Sinatra etc. I like visiting National Trust properties and love History. I do struggle to make friends but I do like my social club. I am chatty but can be forgetful. I get apprehensive about visiting new places especially if the journey is crowded. I like trying new foods and drinks. I need help with anxiety or pacing/slowing down. I find it difficult to take in long, verbal instructions. I have two dogs, both Jack Russells. I have a EHCP which identifies all my needs or challenges. I am at specialist college full time.



About the role:
To support with 5 hours on a Saturday, anything of my choosing from shopping, cooking at home, going to the cinema or other activities. I would like to travel occasionally by local bus or train, assisting but not taking over the planning of a journey. The possibility of supporting for a voluntary role in the future.



The kind of person I am looking for:
A Friendly, bubbly person, patient. A Good listener and must be experienced in supporting/guiding young people who have autism but also help with anxiety. Experience with avoidance techniques. Being able to support with new situations or challenges but to try to encourage to have a go and to take onboard coping strategies as per speech and language plan. You must be good with teenagers/young people and have similar interests to mine. The activities need to be planned ahead and not on the day, feedback given to the family beforehand.


Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.