PA required to support a young man for 7 hrs per week @ £12.89 per hour
Job Purpose: I am a 22-year-old autistic man looking for someone to support me for two afternoons a week. I need help with learning life skills in the community, accessing services and facilities, gaining confidence, and attending to my hobbies such as photography and attending groups of interest. I would also like support with learning to budget independently. I am a selective mute and struggle communicating with others; I would like to build rapport and confidence and find activities that give meaningful use of my time, learning independence and eventually finding voluntary work. I get on best with males of a similar age to me, but once I get used to you I will get along with anyone. I struggle with sensory issues, loud noises and how things feel. Unexpected noises such as sirens and motorbikes can cause me to lockdown; you will therefore need to be able to support me in these situations.
Location: Norfolk, PE31
Details: • Support with gaining confidence. • Prompting me to remember to eat, take my medication and go to the toilet. • Someone I can build a friendship with and increase my confidence in the community. • Visiting park farms and nature parks such as Snettisham Park Farm and Pensthorpe. • Support with pursuing my hobbies (photography).
Person Specification
Essential
* Good communication skills.
* Well organised.
* Consistent and reliable.
* Friendly, patient, understanding nature.
* Sense of humour.
* Experience with supporting an autistic person.
* Driving licence.
Desirable
* Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
* Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.
Summary Terms and Conditions
* The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour (raising to £12.89 from 06-04-26).
* Hours and times of work: 7 hours per week, split into two afternoons; exact timing will be discussed at the interview.
* The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally expected to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
* This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR and Health and Safety.
* Post is subject to the following: a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer; satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer; completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* First Aid
Transportation
* Full UK driving licence
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