Overview
Job Reference: OB WN, Personal Assistants Required for Man with Autism (EH8)
Rate of pay £15 per hour.
Responsibilities
* Be friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. Provide space for development while guiding the individual as needed.
* Be lively and fun, with an interest in music, singing and reading stories to others. A reliable, punctual and honest approach is required.
* Support with autism and learning difficulties, including helping to manage emotional dysregulation, with the postholder working one‑to‑one.
* Support the individual with their diet; full training in this will be provided.
* Potential to learn about enzyme therapy after getting to know the person; ability to calculate percentages confidently using a calculator is required to carry out enzyme therapy.
* Work one‑to‑one with the employer to maintain an open and honest relationship.
Qualifications
* Experience supporting people with autism or learning difficulties, including emotional dysregulation.
* Interest in alternative therapies is beneficial.
* Must be a member of the PVG scheme or willing to join.
* Reliable, punctual and honest; ability to understand and follow instructions and maintain safety.
Hours, location and shifts
Working hours are 9‑hour shifts. There are three nine‑hour shifts per week, with the possibility of extra hours some evenings and cover for respite including overnight. Day or days to be agreed. Location on the 44 bus route (EH8).
Two personal assistants are preferred: one working one shift per week and the other two shifts per week. Applications from people seeking to do only one nine‑hour shift per week are welcome. Please state in your application how many shifts you are hoping to do.
How to apply
Please download a job description for more information. Apply as soon as possible by emailing your CV to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and quoting reference OB WN.
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