Job Title: Personal Assistant
Hours: 5 hours per week to access the local community. Hours to be discussed further with each successful candidate.
Rates of Pay: £11.44 per hour
Approx. Location: Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
About My Life:
My name is Izzy, I am 18 years old. I have Autism, learning difficulties, and I find it difficult to socially communicate. I require assistance with aspects of daily living, especially accessing my local community and forming new connections. I would love to schedule more trips outside of my home environment, visiting shops, going clothes shopping, swimming, or going further afield with someone who understands my requirements and has similar interests to me.
Role Objective:
The primary objective of this role is to build a connection and understand boundaries to develop a friendship. This is not just a standard care job; it’s about helping me get the best out of my life from a social perspective. It is important that you respect my role as your employer and be willing to work under any direction given by me or my family. Your role will be to provide physical and social assistance to maintain my independence in the community. You must be extremely reliable and able to work flexible hours, sometimes at short notice.
You must respect my privacy, dignity, and independence. Additional duties will be discussed during or after the interview stage. You should maintain confidentiality regarding anything I or my family shares with you. Good general health is important, and you should listen to my requests while providing assistance.
My requirements will vary, so flexibility in tasks is essential.
Training:
No formal qualifications are needed for this job. Most tasks can be learned through working together. My family and I understand my requirements thoroughly.
There will be a probationary period of 6 months. At the end of this period, I will review the position with you. If performance is satisfactory, your continued employment will be confirmed. The probationary period can be extended at my discretion.
This post is subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB checks and references, which will be taken up only if you are offered a post.
Ideal Candidate Characteristics:
* Reliable and punctual
* Patient with a calm and consistent approach
* Open-minded and able to see things from other people's perspectives
* Good timekeeping and perseverance
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Sense of humour and mature attitude
* Commit to at least one month’s notice before leaving the job
To Be My Personal Assistant, You Should:
* Be willing to work under my direction
* Have a positive attitude towards disability
* Be flexible, reliable, and punctual
* Have good general health
* Be clean and tidy to my specification
* Assist me in different settings
* Keep information gained during employment confidential
* Respect my privacy and that of my family and friends
* Not discuss my household circumstances without permission
* Accept responsibility and assist on your initiative
* Be patient with repeated tasks
* Respond appropriately in emergencies
* Have at least basic reading, writing, and number skills
* Share similar interests with me
* Be sociable and enthusiastic
* Willing to drive (desirable)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Expected Hours: No more than 5 per week
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Every weekend
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IRANY
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