About the role
A mum is seeking a kind, friendly and reliable Personal Support Assistant to support her young adult daughter. The role focuses on companionship, community activities and building confidence and independence. It will also provide the family with regular respite.
This would suit someone patient, approachable and genuinely interested in helping a young adult enjoy a safe, active and fulfilling life.
Location: Drayton NR8
Job Description
Supporting and accompanying her on days out, shopping trips and social activities.
Helping her access and enjoy cafés, restaurants, bowling, cinema, theatre, local discos and other community activities.
Encouraging her to meet people, develop friendships and build confidence in social situations.
Supporting this young lady to develop practical independent living skills.
Encouraging healthy nutrition and hydration and providing appropriate support where needed.
Offering gentle prompts and assistance with personal hygiene and appropriate clothing for different activities.
Supporting safe travel within the community, using public transport where appropriate.
Driving her to activities when required, using the PA’s own reliable vehicle.
Providing patient, positive encouragement while promoting choice, dignity and independence.
Being a friendly and dependable presence who can help make everyday activities enjoyable and meaningful.
Person specification
Essential:
Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Business insurance covering use of the vehicle for this role.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to complete the required training.
Kind, patient, compassionate, calm and reliable, with a positive approach
Respectful of privacy, dignity and confidentiality
Desirable:
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.
Experience supporting a young person or adult with additional needs, including epilepsy.
Summary of terms and conditions
The pay rate for this position is £12.89 per hour for employed PAs and £15.55 per hour for self-employed PAs.
Hours and times of work: 5 to 10 hours per week. Preferably Tuesdays, with occasional Thursday evenings and/or Fridays (for disco/social events).
Time discussed further at interview.
The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
The post is subject to the following:
A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.
Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months