Personal Assistant for a young lady P/T@ £12.60/hr weekday and £15.69/hr weekend, days - Leeds - LS25
Hi, my name is Daisy, I am 23 yrs old, I live with my dad and brother. I have communication issues due to the right hemisphere of my brain being removed, the use of right side is affected, I have refractory focal epilepsy and tunnel vision and I sometimes require the use of a wheelchair.
I have an EHCP and attend college 3 days a week, when I am at college, I feel isolated and spend a lot of time on my own and do not feel comfortable participating in activities, I also volunteer at the food bank while at college. Although I attend college I would like to access the community more so require assistance to do this. I am interested in, Art & Music, Cinema, puzzles, pottery, cooking and baking.
Are you that person who values making a meaningful difference in someone’s life and can offer reliable, person-centred support.
What are the duties?
* Support to source and access the community for fun activities, including attending any groups or workshops that I may be beneficial to me.
* Support making/meeting new friends.
* Support to motivate me when I am feeling low.
Requirements:
* An understanding and previous experience with working with people with brain injuries/learning disability but any relevant experience will be considered if the skills can be applied to this role.
* Flexibility towards planned activities.
* Full driving licence with own car but not essential.
* A Full DBS check will be required.
* Kind, patient, respectful and emotionally intelligent.
* Flexible and consistent in availability
What we can offer:
* Supportive and pleasant home environment
* Comprehensive package of paid training
* Flexible work schedule
* 5.6 weeks pro rata holiday pay etc.
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