Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Willenhall WV13
Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the employer:
Our client is a 16-year-old boy who has severe learning difficulties who lives in the WV13 area of Willenhall who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support with accessing the local community and suitable activities for 6 hours per week.
Main duties:
Social duties
Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends.
Access the local community.
Attend suitable local activities.
Personal care: Support with personal care when required.
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
Values: Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality & diversity.
Specific requirements: Someone with previous experience of supporting individuals with learning difficulties. Must be a driver.
Hours of work: 6 hours per week – Times to be discussed at interview.
Rate of pay: £12.30 per hour
Skills, qualifications, and experience
Essential:
driving licence
car and appropriate insurance
previous experience of supporting individuals with learning difficulties
confidentiality
good at building relationships
Preferred:
good communicator
a good listener
ability to support people with complex care & support needs.
Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.