It is the job of the personal assistant to assist the employer in all areas of personal and domestic need, and to act as an escort and aid to the employer's social and day-to-day activities. By providing assistance at the right time, the employer is enabled to lead an individual and independent lifestyle, in their own home and within the community. The personal assistant should understand their role in facilitating the self-defined needs of the employer. They should feel confident to ask what the employer's needs are, always to listen to their requests and to interpret them correctly. Assistants should be able to handle the physical skills of lifting, handling, pushing and bending. The personal assistant does not have to be a strong person physically to do the job well. However, general good health is important. For the most part, areas of assistance can be learned and familiarised through the assistant and employer working together. Where required, practical training and guidance will be provided. It is important to establish a close working relationship when working on a one-to-one basis. If any problems arise it is important to discuss and resolve them as soon as possible. Be as open in your communication as possible. Personal assistants should act in a way that shows that the importance of the rights of the individual is recognized and that such rights are respected. Behaving and acting in a way that is non-judgmental nor hostile but welcoming and respectful to everyone regardless of the role they play. Showing utmost respect to the privacy, beliefs, dignity, and needs of others.
Responsibilities
* Activities out of the home.
* Encouraging appropriate play activities.
* Working within routines already established.
* Some personal care needed.
* Using Makaton as a form of communication.
For the safety of everyone who lives and works within the environment, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. This will be provided by the employer.
Lancashire independent Living Service (LILS) Lancashire Independent Living Service supports individual employers to recruit their own support staff. If you are successful in your application you will be working for an individual employer. We are an organisation who provide support by advertising and processing applications on behalf of such employers.
Qualifications
* Experience of working with someone with Autism.
* Flexible.
* A clear recent DBS certificate.
* Person centred approach to care.
* Using Makaton as a form of communication.
* KEY E = Essential, D = Desirable.
Hours and Pay
Hours of work: 5 hours per week over term time - 1hr after school, Monday - Friday. Additional 5hrs a week over the school holidays (10hrs in total). Flexibility in the role is also required and hours can be discussed at interview.
Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro rata. Workplace pension scheme.
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