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PM2106 Personal Assistant
Job summary
A local supportive organization is seeking a Personal Assistant in the United Kingdom to help a 17-year-old boy with autism and anxiety. The role involves encouraging independence, ensuring safety, and providing support during outings and at home. The position is part-time and requires a National Insurance number, training for an epi pen, and offers flexible work hours. Monthly pay applies with holiday entitlements.
Qualifications
- Experience preferred but not essential.
- Will need to be trained in how to use the epi pen.
- Ability to engage a young person with autism and anxiety issues.
Responsibilities
- Encourage independence when away from the family unit.
- Ensure safety, especially in regards to road safety.
- Stay calm and provide support during anxiety spikes.
- Assist with local community outings.
- Stay at home with the candidate when needed.
Skills
A 17 year old boy living in the Pentre area seeks a personal assistant to support independence and community engagement while managing autism, anxiety and sensory issues. He lives with his family and pets and requires assistance with everyday tasks and safety.
Encourage and support the candidate to become independent when away from family.
At home and out in the community.
3 hours term time, 6 hours non‑term. Any weekday or evening as we are flexible.
£13.30 per hour.
- Encouraging independence when away from the family unit.
- Being aware of safety when out, especially in regards to road safety.
- Staying calm and patient when anxiety levels increase.
- Taking the candidate out into the local community.
- Staying in the house with the candidate when he does not want to go out.
- Someone with a good sense of humour.
- A sensible attitude with regards to road safety.
- Will need to be trained in how to use the epi pen.
- Someone with a reassuring nature.
- Experience preferred but not essential.
Although part‑time, this is a formal role requiring a National Insurance number. A trial period will be necessary initially. The wage will be paid on a monthly basis with appropriate holiday pay. The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) check, which will be carried out before employment can commence. The employer (Local Authority) will cover the cost of these checks and ensure the applicant has the right to work in the UK.
The candidate lives with his mum, two tortoises and a friendly dog. He has a sister he sees weekly at his dad’s house. He has autism which can cause anxiety and sensory issues, as well as a nut and spice allergy for which he carries an epi‑pen. He is independent in his hobbies, enjoys films, music, gaming and nature outings.
Thank you.
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