At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a young man with Autism in daily activities and community engagement.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Earn £14.50 per hour, rising to £16.75 after 3 months, plus paid sleep-ins.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for training and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying a fun and rewarding experience.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a caring attitude and a driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Salary: £14.50 per hour rising to £16.75 after a successful 3 months. (Sleep ins paid at £69.34)
Location: Hereford
Hours: 2 x 24 hour shifts a week
About me:
I am a young man with Autism and severe learning difficulties. I live in Hereford in my own flat and need 24 hour support to be safe and maintain my home environment and also abide by my rental contract. I am non verbal and communicate by the use of pecs, sign language and visuals. I want to continue to enjoy and engage in my local community. I enjoy trips out in my car, walking, visiting places, local cafes and eating out. I have epilepsy and have infrequent seizures. I have medication daily for this and always carry emergency medications with me.
Job details:
- Be proactive in planning my daily support by using PECs and social stories.
- Be my role model and companion by sharing my hobbies and interests.
- Help me engage in my local community and groups.
- Provide minimal personal care.
- Provide practical support with household tasks.
- Support me with cooking healthy meals.
- Ensure my health and well being needs are met and I take my medications according to the GP instructions.
- Support me by being calm if I have a seizure. You will receive training.
- Support me in learning new life skills.
- I need you to understand my communication needs and work with other professionals such as, doctors, dentists, medical and therapy teams.
- Complete the required paperwork daily and follow up with emails, post and phone calls.
About you:
- This is a fun and rewarding opportunity, perfect for someone looking to use their life experience.
- You will be given a good opportunity to shadow the current experienced staff.
- I lead a very active lifestyle, I don’t sit still for long and you need to keep up with me.
- I need a team player as my team is small and like my second family.
- You will need to be able to use your own initiative and problem solve daily.
- You will need to be flexible and help cover sickness and annual leave.
- Previous experience is desirable but not essential. I will make sure you get any training you need.
- You will need to be willing to attend further training courses as they arise.
- You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm and have a good sense of humour.
- I need you to be a good communicator and have a good attitude to independence.
- It is important that as a disabled person I am given a choice and I am listened to.
- I have my own car so you need to be a car driver/owner.
About Direct Payments:
Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase support and care needed to live independently. I should stress that my mum will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, pay and training. A support service assists her in meeting her responsibilities as an employer.
Salary: This rate of pay takes into account unsocial hours and weekends.
Personal Assistant To A Disabled Employer – SW in Hereford employer: Services for Independent Living
Services for Independent Living Hereford is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a supportive work culture, competitive pay rates, and opportunities for personal development, employees can thrive in a role that not only offers flexibility but also the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with special needs. Working in Hereford provides a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant community while enjoying the satisfaction of promoting independence for those you assist.
Contact Details:
Services for Independent Living Recruitment Team
