UKCIL • Clevedon, BS21
About this role
Personal Assistant for young person F/T@ £16.47/hr in Clevedon - FTE - £0.0k
Apply at UKCIL.com.
Reference
15212b6b
Direct Payment Personal Assistant RequiredI am looking to recruit a Direct Payment Personal Assistant for our 17-year-old son.
Hours wanted
4 hours per week term time and 8 hours per week during the holidays (days to be agreed), all year round.
More about the young person
This person is 17 years old and has a good sense of fun. He enjoys a range of activities including swimming, walking, cycling, drawing, Lego, visiting charity shops, and gardening. He is able to feed and dress himself independently.
This person has significant social communication difficulties, which affect him both verbally and non-verbally. He finds eye contact challenging, has limited awareness of personal space, and does not naturally use gestures to support communication. He is currently on medication to support with anxiety.
This person has very limited social interaction with peers.
Support Needs
This person requires support to
- Access activities of interest within his local community
- Stay safe when out and about
- Develop appropriate social interaction and engagement with others
- Build independence and essential life skills as he transitions into adulthood
Location
This person lives in the Clevedon area.
Personal Assistant Requirements
We are seeking a
Personal Assistant who
- Has experience working with children or young people with disabilities
- Can support person to safely access the community and engage in activities he enjoys
- Can help develop his independence and social skills
- Is able to drive, as this is an essential requirement for the role
Hourly rate
£16.47 for self-employed PA's
£12.55 for employed PA's
Key Responsibilities
Services - Social + Leisure activities
Training - Safeguarding Adults/Children
Transportation - Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com