Personal Assistant (Social Care) Canterbury
Hours: Both full-time and part-time work available, to cover 105 hours per week
Wage: £12.71 per hour
Location: Canterbury - Kent
Duration: Permanent
Interviews expected to be held: ASAP
ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
We are a family who are looking for help with a young individual who is 28 years old and has Autism and Down Syndrome. We have home educated our son following many intense neurological programs since 2004. Previous experience is not needed, and we will accompany you with your first sessions until you are comfortable with your role. We work to develop his independence and communication, as his verbal communication is limited. Our approach is to bring fun and joy to his learning through enthusiastic motivation, trying, and repetition.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our son is very active and has many different hobbies. He loves to play music, paint, dance, sing, play creative and constructive games, and do sports. The main goal is to develop his independence and learning through engaging with him in his favourite activities, as well as inspire him to do simple household tasks together. We encourage PA’s to share with him their own hobbies and passions.
HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING CONSIDERATIONS
You will be working in a family home and progressively you might be doing some activities outside the home environment. We expect you to be respectful of the family home.
Qualifications/Training
No qualification requested. We have worked with psychology, maths, history, drama, and music students as well as musicians, mathematicians, people in retirement in the past, so anyone is welcome. We are introducing BSL so anyone with experience or willing to learn.
Skills/ Abilities
Good at following instructions
Flexible and open-minded
Person specification
Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria
QUALIFICATIONS
Not essential Level 2 Health & Social or related qualification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Reliable, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, calm Good at following instructions
Flexible and open-minded
KNOWLEDGE
Not essential Knowledge of supporting people with additional needs
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Naturally caring
Open-minded
Attentive
Good sense of humour
Respectful
Willing to learn
Post subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4
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Personal Assistant (Social Care) Canterbury employer: Direct Payments
As a Personal Assistant in Maidstone, you will join a supportive and compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of young adults with autism. Our work culture prioritises kindness, patience, and personal growth, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a nurturing environment. With flexible hours and a focus on community engagement, this role provides a rewarding opportunity to foster independence and confidence in those we support.
