Weekend & Overnight Personal Assistant for an Active Young Adult

Blue Sky Brokers; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Sky Brokers seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 25-year-old gentleman in Ilkeston with autism, ADHD, a learning disability and joint hypermobility. The role focuses on weekends, including occasional overnight stays, with potential overnight work at the PA's home if suitable.

You will provide day-to-day companionship, attend activities, assist with personal care, meals and routines, and help keep him safe while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support throughout the day and during overnight stays when required.
• Accompany and transport the employer to regular activities, appointments and community-based services.
• Support attendance at football matches, ice hockey games, cinema visits, concerts, theatre trips, bowling, Parkruns and other leisure activities.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate support and reassurance.
• Assist with planning and participating in community outings.
• Provide occasional personal care, including support with dressing, undressing, washing/showering and toileting when required.
• Prepare simple meals and assist with everyday routines as needed.
• Ensure safety near roads, traffic and other potentially hazardous situations, with close supervision as required.

Job description

Blue Sky Brokers seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 25-year-old gentleman in Ilkeston with autism, ADHD, a learning disability and joint hypermobility. The role focuses on weekends, including occasional overnight stays, with potential overnight work at the PA's home if suitable.

You will provide day-to-day companionship, attend activities, assist with personal care, meals and routines, and help keep him safe while promoting independence and wellbeing.