Personal Care Assistant

Advert No. SHE14363AW5 - Sheffield, S2

About the Employer

Personal Assistant required to support a young Autistic man to access the local community in the S2 area

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health

Other conditions include: Mild Autism. Very easily influenced. Limited sense of danger.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Gaming and computing

• Talking to people/socialising

• Going to the gym & football

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.

• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

• Other Duties include: Support to attend mosque and take part in Islam studies. Accompany on bus journeys - travel training.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.

• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.

• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

• Monday, Evening

• Tuesday, Evening

• Wednesday, Evening

• Thursday, Evening

• Friday, Evening

• Saturday,

• Sunday,

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 6 per week

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/05/2023
Reference ID: SHE14363AW5