Personal Assistant – BL1
£13.45 per hour working with a young boy
3 hours a week available
5.6 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday per year.
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We require a kind and patient individual to assist a young client within the Bolton area.
This role is for 3 hours a week and will ideally be flexible across weekends or after school, and flexible hours during school holiday. Hours will be discussed further with the employer.
Main duties:
· To support with social outings, taking him to the park, or enjoying activities he chooses (he loves trampolining, the cinema, shopping, parks, bowling, and nature walks)
· Involves helping him build independence outside the house, learning acceptable behaviours, and providing genuine company
· Supporting the service user within his home
· Supporting the service user to walk his guide dog
· Supporting with minimal personal care, mainly supervising
Desired skills and attributes:
· A patient but energetic personality
· Someone who is reliable and can understand and set boundaries
· The service user thrives with male figures, so a male carer is desired
· Autsim and ADHD awareness and experience of managing sensory overload and meltdowns in a calm manner is essential
· Experience with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile is highly preferred
· Must be dog friendly due to the service user having a guide dog
· Needs a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Business insurance will be needed.
An enhanced DBS check will be required and paid for by the employer.
References will also be requested before any job offer.
Please apply via indeed
Disability Positive Ref: BB091CPCV
This position is not open for sponsorship of overseas workers as Disability Positive works on behalf of individuals and are not the employer or an agency.
Pay: Up to £13.45 per hour
Work Location: In person
