Reference: OB WN, Personal Assistants Required for Man with Autism (EH8)

Overview

Rate of pay £15 per hour.

I am looking for Personal Assistants who are friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. They must be able to give me the space I need to continue developing but also guide me. Someone who is lively and fun, who loves music, singing and reading stories to others. A reliable, punctual and honest individual.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily personal needs, including diet support with full training.
• Assist with emotional regulation and support of an individual with autism or learning difficulties.
• Calibrate and apply enzyme therapy, calculating percentages confidently.
• Provide one-to-one support and maintain an open and honest relationship.
• Cover possible extra hours, evenings, and respite cover including overnight.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism or learning difficulties.
• Ability to support emotional dysregulation.
• Interest in alternative therapies beneficial.
• Member of the PVG scheme or willing to join.
• Reliable, punctual and honest.

Availability

Three nine‑hour shifts per week. The employer would prefer two personal assistants: one doing one shift per week and the other two shifts per week. Applications for a single nine‑hour shift are welcome. Working hours are 9‑hour shifts, with the possibility of extra hours some evenings and cover for respite including overnight. Day or days to be agreed. I live on the 44 bus route (EH8).

Application

Please state in your application how many shifts you are hoping to do. For more information please download a job description from the LCiL website. Please apply as soon as possible by emailing your CV to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and quoting reference OB WN.