At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a young adult with learning disabilities in community activities and daily routines.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in someone's life.
- Benefits: Earn £14.67/hr employed or £18.92/hr self-employed, plus flexible hours.
- Other info: Driver's license and own vehicle required; training provided for essential skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying fun activities like art, swimming, and exploring.
- Qualifications: Experience with autism and challenging behaviours is a plus; must be patient and understanding.
The predicted salary is between 14.67 - 14.67 £ per hour.
We are looking for a patient, reliable and positive Personal Assistant to support a 20-year-old young adult with a learning disability, autism, severe OCD, anxiety, and behaviours that may challenge. The role currently involves supporting with community-based activities on Tuesday and Thursday.
This young man enjoys art, technology, cafés, sensory activities, swimming, walks, museums, travelling and exploring new places. He also enjoys listening to nursery rhymes, ABC songs and familiar music, which help him to relax and regulate. Being in a car is particularly calming and forms an important part of his routine. A calm, relaxed and positive environment is essential. He responds well to humour and enjoys spending time with people who are patient and engaging.
However, he also requires clear routines, consistency and a structured approach, supported by a visual timetable or plan to help him feel safe and understand what is happening throughout the day. Communication support is a key part of the role. He uses PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) to support planning and understanding routines. He can use simple words and phrases to communicate, and it is often helpful to write words on the palm of your hand to support understanding and help him express his wishes and choices.
The successful applicant will need to be confident in understanding allergy risks and following emergency procedures if required. He has a severe peanut allergy and carries EpiPens at all times. He also has allergies to dust and horses and follows a strict gluten-free and milk-free diet.
The successful applicant will need to be calm, understanding and confident supporting someone who can become distressed by unexpected changes, uncertainty or too many decisions. There may be occasions when support is provided in the community on a one-to-one basis, so an awareness of risk, safety and maintaining a supportive environment is important. Experience of autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge would be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support with social and leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Transportation: Full UK driving license and own personal car
- Safe administration of medication
Personal Care Assistant 30 hr/wk Employed@£14.67/hr- Self-Emp@£18.92 in Berwick-upon-Tweed employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
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