PA required in Pudsey (Leeds) to support a man with accessing leisure & social activities - Pudsey - LS28
Job Reference (0b87c7e2)
Hours Per Week: 5 to 10 hours per week (to be arranged between us)
Hourly rate: £12.40 p/h (gross) weekday £15.44 p/h(gross) weekend
Location: In the local community
We are seeking for a PA for our 46 year old son, who has mild learning disabilities, we would like an outgoing personality that could motivate him to try new activities. It needs to be a car driver; He does a have car which can be used if required. A shared interest in Music, Art, Tropical fish and walking would be beneficial but not essential.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and conscientious with a good sense of humour, you should be friendly and approachable, sensitive, flexible, and fun!
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 making/meeting new friends.
· Support to motivate myself when feeling low
· Support learning new domestic skills {cooking)
· Supporting the learning of new skills
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.
Skills
Services
Meal Preparation
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Essential PA Guide
Understanding challenging behaviour
First Aid
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep