Young person, Male support worker - Ayr VS 05/02/2024 Personal Employer Ayr
Job Outline – 04/Ayr/VS – apply with victoria@ailn.org
Post
Male Personal Assistant
to a young boy in the Ayr area.
Posts
4 hours per week
Salary
Living wage rate – £12.00 per hour
Job Purpose
To work closely and flexibly with a young person who has Autism, to ensure he is appropriately supported to participate in a full range of opportunities in his life and to continue to develop and follow his hobbies and interests.
Employer
You will be employed by the family, who will be assisted to administer payroll and undertake the necessary employment support responsibilities by a relevant support organisation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting the young person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by his family.
In and out of the family home, for activities such as going to the cinema, having coffee, taking him on the bus to town, and potentially swimming when he builds a relationship.
Also, engage in other social activities he would enjoy. If he’s having a bad day, spend time with him at home playing games, doing art activities, learning crafts, baking, or solving puzzles. This will vary depending on the young person's needs on the day and will be guided by his parents.
Training
Training in ASD would be an advantage, and knowledge of the condition is preferred, although training will be provided. Moving and assisting training will also be required as the young person uses a wheelchair.
No personal care needed.
Person Specification
Attributes:
Essential Criteria
Desirable
Qualifications
Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives. Relevant qualification(s) preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
An understanding of how to support and facilitate in a way that empowers the person.
Good interpersonal skills and values reflecting social inclusion.
Excellent and effective communication skills.
Excellent listening skills.
Good organisational skills.
Understanding of the crucial role that family carers play and the value of their contribution.
Working knowledge of good person-centred practice.
Be computer literate with the ability to use standard software packages and search engines.
Experience
Can draw on lived experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar.
Can engage effectively and work in partnership with others.
Has knowledge of ASD and non-verbal communication.
Has supported people to achieve positive outcomes in their life.
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