Posted: 6 June
The role
PA to Provide Social Support for Young Man in Hilborough. Flexible 7hrs weekly £12.89 p/hr Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1e7a1a49 Job description Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post. Job Purpose To provide social support for young man with autism, assisting him to gain confidence and enjoy activities. Location Hilborough, IP26 Job Details We are seeking to employ a sociable but responsible personal assistant to help our 20 year old son to engage with activities and encourage him to socialise and make friends outside his current comfort zone. He loves horses and dogs, and has had some experience with Riding for the Disabled but is not currently riding. He also likes carriage driving so someone who shares interests in equine activities would be an advantage. He would like to volunteer at Riding for the Disabled, so a PA who would be willing to take him and spend the day there would be great. In addition, he likes Roblox and Manga and enjoys art and writing stories. He communicates with his few friends mainly online. Someone with a creative background or relevant qualifications would be ideal. In addition to social activities it would be important for his PA to work with him on budgeting, keeping himself organised, and preparing and eating a healthy diet. He is a bit of a night owl, having difficulty with managing sleep and eating habits so we would like his PA to encourage him to have a more regular routine. Summary terms and conditions · The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour · Hours of work: Up to 7 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis, on days to be agreed depending on activities which can be discussed at interview. · 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays · Free training as appropriate for role The post is subject to the following: · A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer. · Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Food Hygiene First Aid Autism / Aspergers Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com