Personal Assistant for a young man P/T@ £12.60/hr in Leeds (Burley) - FTE - £24.6k
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1ba9753e
Personal Assistant Required
23 year old male with learning disabilities in Leeds 6 Burley Area.
Purpose
This role supports a 23-year-old young man with learning disabilities and health conditions to access and attend appointments, meetings, and social activities aligned with his interests.
About Me
I have diagnoses of: Intellectual Disability, GDD, FAS, DAD, ADHD, ASD. My health conditions include Crohn’s, Diabetes, and Depression. I am independent and can go out and about, but sometimes my social skills can be challenging as I may not always understand what is acceptable, which can upset others. My verbal skills are good, but I struggle with processing information, memory, and understanding my surroundings. I have poor time management and dislike queueing or activities that aren’t my choice. I find it hard to be ready promptly for public transport, and delays can make me agitated, though I enjoy train travel. I have difficulty understanding money and the concept of the future. I enjoy chatting about steam trains, Doctor Who, zombies, horror movies, the weather, and YouTube content. I like visiting steam railways, heritage lines, interactive sites like the National Coal Mining Museum, Eden Camp, Magna, theme parks, arcades, lazer zones, fairs, bowling, snooker, and cinema. I also enjoy visiting cafes. I prefer to avoid physical activities involving walking.
Main Duties
* Support to get me to appointments and meetings on time
* Attend appointments to help me understand discussions and decisions, and inform my parents of relevant information
* Accompany me on outings related to my interests
Skills / Values Required
* Patience and tolerance towards my interests
* Good communication and social skills
* Ability to repeat instructions and ensure understanding
* Good listening skills
* Ability to read social situations and diffuse potential incidents
* Assist with money management when out
* Non-smoking preferred to promote health
* Driver with full UK license and own car essential
* Flexibility in working hours
Hours and Pay
* 6 hours on weekdays, 6 hours on Saturdays
* Potential for additional hours
* £12.60/hour on weekdays, £15.69/hour on weekends
* Holiday pay included
* Mileage costs covered
Training
Training courses available through Leeds City Council include:
* Essential PA Guide
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Understanding Challenging Behaviour
* First Aid
* Autism/Asperger’s
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car required
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com.
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