Youth Personal Assistant for Autism Support & Activities

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Accrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Independent Living Service is seeking a caring Personal Assistant in the Accrington area to provide 2-1 support to a 15-year-old boy, enabling community access for social and leisure activities.

The role focuses on assisting with shopping, outings, and exploring hobbies, with a preference for someone who holds a full clean driving license. Experience with autism and learning disabilities is essential, and a proactive, supportive approach is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with Autism and learning disabilities is essential.
• 2-1 support for a 15-year-old boy to access local community activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2-1 support to enable the young person to access social and leisure activities in the local community.
• Assist with weekly shopping, outings, and exploring new hobbies and interests.

Skills

2-1 support

Autism awareness

Learning disabilities

Caring

Motivated

Job description

Lancashire Independent Living Service is seeking a caring Personal Assistant in the Accrington area to provide 2-1 support to a 15-year-old boy, enabling community access for social and leisure activities.

The role focuses on assisting with shopping, outings, and exploring hobbies, with a preference for someone who holds a full clean driving license. Experience with autism and learning disabilities is essential, and a proactive, supportive approach is required.