PA required for a young adult to access social activities Seacroft LS14 (Leeds) - Leeds - LS14
Job Reference (e1b0d916)
Are you interested to become a personal assistant to young adult, who is 27 years old with mild learning disabilities ; He needs help & support to access local social activities of his choice.
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Hours Per Week: 12 hours per week on weekdays (to be arranged between us)
Hourly rate: £12.60 p/h (gross) weekday (Mon-Fri)
Location: In the local community
You will be directed, supervised and employed by one of his close family member.
This gentleman has mild learning disabilities; we would like to recruit a a personal assistant with an outgoing personality who can support him to access social activities safely and could also motivate him to try new activities. He likes to go to cinema and visiting local shops, a shared interest in computer & play station and walking would be appreciated, having an experience working with people with disabilities will be beneficial.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, sensible, flexible and conscientious with a good sense of humour and approachable. He has got a bus pass, where a PA can go with him free.
What are the duties?
· Support to source and access interest and hobbies
· Support in accessing the community for fun activities, including attending any groups that he will be interested.
· Support to motivate myself when feeling low
Requirements:
An understanding and previous experience with people with learning disabilities
· Flexibility towards planned activities
· Full clean driving licence.
· A Full DBS check will be required. Any relevant experience will be considered if the skills can be applied to this role.
What we can offer:
· Supportive and pleasant home environment
· Comprehensive package of paid training
· Flexible work schedule
· 5.6 weeks pro rata holiday pay etc.
· You will be directly employed by (family member)
if you are interested please apply through UKCIL.
Services
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
First Aid
Autism / Aspergers
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep