Looking for passionate and caring individual support worker/ a personal Assistant to support my 15 years old son.
My son is Autistic and non-verbal. He communicates with pictures and symbols. He understands simple and short instructions.
He is a happy and calm young person. We live in Broxburn, West Lothian.
My son likes to go out in the community or outside the community for swimming, soft-play, bike riding, trampolining and any activity of interest. He loves going on a bus ride.
Hours and rates:
This post is part-time.
The support will be for every other Saturday for 4 hours during term time and also 4 hours a week during school holidays.
Shift time to be negotiated to suit activities.
Rate £13.83 per hour.
Person specification:
Applicant should have experience working with people with Autism and Learning disabilities including those who are non-verbal.
Shadowing / Induction will be provided to get to know my son and his routines, also to build confidence to work independently
The person should be a member of the PVG Scheme or Willing to join.
Successful applicants will be hired after references and PVG checks.
How to apply:
To download an application pack please click the link provided to visit LCIL website, or call our recruitment line on 0131 475 2558 quoting the job reference DA CGWL.
Closing date: Friday 31st January 2025
Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.