Social Care - Personal Assistant - Canterbury
PERSONAL ASSISTANT WORK OPPORTUNITY
(Multiple flexitime opportunities available to cover 105 hours per week)
KEY INFORMATION
- Paid (inc. salary range) or Voluntary: Training and probation period as volunteer usually 3 sessions (backdated if you are suitable for the role). Following training, a paid position will be offered at £12.71/hr.
- Length of contract: Flexible, all year round.
- Notice period: ASAP
- Hours of work: Full-time or part-time (minimum 8-20 hours/week)
- Location: Westgate, Canterbury, Town Centre
- Responsible to: Isabelle
- Application process: Informal in person interview
- Interviews expected to be held: ASAP
- Expected start date: ASAP
ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
We are a family who are looking for help with a young man who is 29 years old and has Autism and Down Syndrome. We have home educated him 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.
DESCRIPTION OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This service user 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 my child 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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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
- Reliable, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, calm
- Good at following instructions
- Flexible and open-minded
This role requires you to be fit to run, swim, and support him playing a variety of sports.
Most importantly, we need you to be fun!
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
- Self Employed
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Food Hygiene
- Hand hygiene
- Autism / Aspergers
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Social Care - Personal Assistant - Canterbury employer: UKCIL
At UKCIL, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the unique contributions of our team members. Working as a Personal Assistant in Bedale offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a young person's life while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises flexibility and personal growth. With competitive pay, reimbursed expenses for activities, and generous holiday allowances, we ensure our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
