PERSONAL ASSISTANT PER17504 NSTI

PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED FOR A 23 YEAR OLD MALE

HOURS 6 per week at £14.00 per hour

**** LLANWRDA *******

This likeable young man has a learning disability and autism and requires support to attend existing social activities and/or develop new activities.

The post is for six hours per week which can be used in block or over evenings or weekends including Friday afternoon.

He would like to be supported to access his local community once a supportive relationship and trust has been developed.

This young man likes to have fun and particularly likes music and occasional trips to the pub for a meal or socialising. He would like to develop his life skills including using public transport, gardening and cooking.

The employer prefers quiet surroundings and smaller gatherings.

It is important to the employer that he feels safe and there is routine and structure in place.

1. Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence

2. Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community

3. Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest

4. Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills

5. To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction

6. Encouraging the employer to attend appointments

7. Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours

8. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours

9. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.

10. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)

11. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Relationships

Communication / Nature of Contacts

1. Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer.

2. To undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.

3. Able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary.

Job Working Environment

Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.