Roles and Responsibilities
* Supporting at home and out in the community
* Assisting with personal care (Client is incontinent)
* Preparing food and drink as needed
* Engaging in fun activities like baking, arts and crafts, and sensory play
* Taking Client on exciting day trips to places like Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and nature walks
* Ensuring safety and providing emotional and physical support
Client is non-verbal and has diagnoses of Autism, Pica, sensory processing difficulties, and displays extremely challenging behaviours. He has no awareness of danger, so vigilance and calm under pressure are essential.
We are looking for two reliable, fun, and experienced Personal Assistants (PAs) to support a vibrant 20-year-old young man living in Eccles.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Minimum 2 years experience working with people with Autism and challenging behaviours
* Energetic and fun-loving: Must enjoy theme parks, rollercoasters, and busy days out!
* Confident with personal care
* Patient, resilient, and understanding
* Good sense of humour and creativity
* Reliable and consistent
* Comfortable working both 1:1 and as part of a small team
* Driver with access to a vehicle (essential)
* DBS or willing to obtain one
* Comfortable working in a home with a large, friendly dog
Compensation
* Hourly Rate: £12.60
* Hours per Week: 20 hours per week
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Employer: Male
* Pet Policy: We have a German Shepherd dog
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