Personal Assistant for a young man P/T@ £12.60/hr in Leeds (Burley) - FTE - £24.6k - Leeds - LS12
23 year old male with learning disabilities
Leeds 6 Burley Area
Purpose
This role involves supporting a 23-year-old young man with learning disabilities and health conditions to access and attend appointments, meetings, and social activities aligned with his interests.
About Me
I have diagnoses of:
* GDD
* FASD
* ADHD
* ASD
And health conditions:
* Crohn’s disease
* Diabetes
* Depression
I am independent and can go out and about, but I sometimes struggle with social skills, which can lead to misunderstandings. My verbal skills are good, but I find it hard to process information, remember details, and understand social cues. I have poor time management and dislike queuing or activities that are not my choice. I may become agitated if public transport is delayed, though I enjoy train travel.
I find managing money difficult; I can spend but struggle to understand its value or plan for the future.
I enjoy topics like steam trains, Doctor Who, zombies, horror movies, weather, and YouTube content. I like visiting steam railways, heritage lines, and interactive sites like the National Coal Mining Museum, Eden Camp, Magna, theme parks, arcades, lazer zones, fun fairs, bowling, snooker, and cinemas. I also enjoy visiting cafes. I prefer to avoid physical activities involving walking.
Main Duties
* Assist with punctual attendance to appointments and meetings
* Attend appointments to help me understand discussions and decisions, and inform my parents of relevant information
* Accompany me on outings related to my interests in the evenings and during the day
Skills / Values Required
* Tolerance of my interests
* Patience and persuasive skills
* Ability to repeat instructions and ensure understanding
* Good social skills and ability to manage social situations
* Assist with money management during outings
* Non-smoking preferred to discourage smoking for health reasons
* Flexibility in working hours
Hours and Rates of Pay
* 6 hours on weekdays
* 6 hours on Saturdays
* Potential for additional hours
* Mileage costs covered
Training
Various training courses are available through Leeds City Council, including:
* Social and leisure activities
* Supporting independence
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* First Aid
* Autism / Asperger’s
Transportation
* Full UK driving license required
* Own personal car preferred
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Schedule details are to be discussed, including overnight shifts (ONA = Overnight Awake, ONS = Overnight Sleep).
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