Overview
Personal Assistant - Preston
An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide support for a 17-year-old young woman who is autistic with a PDA profile and has Chronic Fatigue, within her own home.
Responsibilities
* Preparing food and prompting the client to eat and drink.
* Provide companionship and engagement in meaningful discussions on her interests, including birds of prey, literature and politics.
* Support the client to advocate for herself and recognise when she may need a break.
* Ensure her needs are respected, help navigate emotions and self-regulation, and provide reassurance in stressful or overwhelming situations.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Gentle and nurturing demeanor; trust and reliability are crucial.
* More than two years experience working with neurodivergent young people or adults is desirable (e.g., teaching, counselling, youth work or mentoring).
* Lived experience or awareness of Chronic Fatigue / Illness, Autism, PDA is essential.
Details
This is a part-time position for 15 hours per week with an hourly rate of £12.21 plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and a workplace pension scheme.
Application
For further information and duties, please contact us to obtain the full job description.
Quote employer ref: LILS/SD/ZQ
Tel: 01772 558863-option 1
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