Personal Assistant for a young person F//hr in LS16 North Leeds
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Job title: Personal assistant (PA)
Reporting to: Grace Grant
Location: North Leeds
Job purpose: To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable/assist the employer/person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the employer:
Molly is a lively, happy seven year old who loves singing, playing and listening to music, role-playing games and bouncing on the trampoline. Molly has Down Syndrome and has associated developmental delays. She is also on the pathway for assessment for Autism and/or ADHD. Molly can speak in full sentences but her speech clarity can be poor. She uses Makaton and visual timetables (e.g., a Now and Next board) to support her understanding and communication as she takes longer to process information. Molly can walk but uses a wheelchair for longer distances for safety as she has no awareness of danger. She is currently toilet training and has made significant progress since she started wearing pants in February 2024 through the use of timed toileting.
Main duties:
Social duties:
* Support during family outings
* Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
* Attend classes
* Engage in hobbies such as going to the park or playing at home
* Attend social events such as music gigs or the cinema
Personal care:
Molly will need support with toileting, including prompting and intimate care. She will need help dressing and undressing if activities require changing and will need support with food and drink, such as cleaning her face and hands afterwards. These duties may vary from day to day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
Values: Honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy-going, able to work alone and with family members, patient, willingness to travel, understands equality and diversity, positive and encouraging. Willingness to learn new skills and methods.
What you can expect to receive:
Makaton training will be provided as needed. During the first few weeks, sessions will be with Grace Grant and within/around the family home to build a relationship with Molly and familiarity with her needs and the environment. A more in-depth file on Molly’s needs and current methods in use will be supplied to support further understanding.
Hours of work: 6 hours per week during school holidays. Flexible hours to be agreed.
Rate of pay: £12.40 per hour
Skills, qualifications and experience:
Essential:
* Driving licence
* Car and appropriate insurance
* Knowledge of English
* Able to swim
* Confidentiality
* Good at building relationships
* Specialist communication skills, e.g., British Sign Language or Makaton, or a willingness to learn them
* Good communicator
Preferred:
* Computer literate
* Previous experience with children with Down Syndrome or neurodivergent conditions
* Ability to support people with behaviours which challenge
Key Responsibilities
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Understanding challenging behaviour
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car
Medical
* Continence Care
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