Personal Assistant for a young lady P/T@ £12.60/hr weekday and £15.69/hr weekend, days - Leeds - LS25

Hi, my name is Daisy, I am 23 yrs old, I live with my dad and brother.  I have communication issues due to the right hemisphere of my brain being removed, the use of right side is affected, I have refractory focal epilepsy and tunnel vision and I sometimes require the use of a wheelchair.  I have an EHCP and attend college 3 days a week, when I am at college, I feel isolated and spend a lot of time on my own and do not feel comfortable participating in activities, I also volunteer at the food bank while at college. Although I attend college I would like to access the community more so require assistance to do this. I am interested in, Art & Music, Cinema, puzzles, pottery, cooking and baking.

Are you that person who values making a meaningful difference in someone’s life and can offer reliable, person-centred support.

·         Support to source and access the community for fun activities, including attending any groups or            workshops that I may be beneficial to me. 

·         Support making/meeting new friends. 

·         Support to motivate me when I am feeling low.

 
 Requirements:

·         An understanding and previous experience with working with people with brain injuries/learning              disability but any relevant experience will be considered if the skills can be applied to this role.

·         Flexibility towards planned activities.

·         Full driving licence with own car but not essential.

·         A Full DBS check will be required.

·         Kind, patient, respectful and emotionally intelligent.

·         Flexible and consistent in availability

·         Supportive and pleasant home environment 

·         Comprehensive package of paid training 

·         Flexible work schedule

·         5.6 weeks pro rata holiday pay etc.