Personal Assistant for a 15 year old male with Autism Leeds LS9 (NO PERSONAL CARE) 5 HOURS - LEEDS - LS9
Job Reference (218a5b05)
Job title Personal Assistant for a 15 year old male with Autism
Hours Up to 5 hours per week and additional 5 hours per week during school holidays
Rate of pay £9.18 per hour
Location My own home LS9 and in wider community. To be collected from my home and brought back to my home.
Purpose of job
My son Damar is 15 years old and he is diagnosed with Autism. He currently studies at Corpus Christi Catholic College and resides with his me (his mother), and his two siblings.
As Damar’s PA and his role model, you will required to take him out within the community to develop his social skills, confidence and independence. He enjoys, walks and general activities which keep him mentally stimulated.
Main Activities
Damar’s personal assistant will be required to do the following tasks and may be asked to carry out other tasks of a similar nature.
- To ensure Dakar takes part in a wide variety of activities & supporting him to research new activities he may want to try.
- Help to develop Damar’s communication skills.
- Ensure you are with Damar at all times and for him not to wonder alone.
- No physical personal care is required.
- Always plan activities in advances so Damar is aware of what you both plan to do.
- Help Damar to pay for activities and food.
- Lead Damar during monetary transactions and keeping a record of his receipts.
- Ensure Damar travels safely to and from activities.
- Keep Damar engaged in conversations and stimulated.
My sons personal assistant must be reliable, honest, trustworthy and punctual, and be able to work flexible hours. The personal assistant must also have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work including total respect for his and my privacy.
Any other request that I may reasonably make
Services
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Understanding challenging behaviour
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep