Details
1079038
University of Northampton
28/04/2024
Ongoing
5-9 Hours per week worked on Saturday/ Sunday
Casual
Pay
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Description
Role
We are looking for a flexible, experienced personal assistant to support a young, high functioning man with ASD.
He both works and drives and now needs support with transitioning to independent living in his new home in Daventry.
Duties and responsibilities
• To enable and empower a young person to access and participate in the outside world, both socially and in developing his sporting interests like cycling, biking, climbing & sking.
• To gently challenge some of his perceptions of life to help him open up to new experiences, and to reconsider his view of the world and what is possible
• To promote and encourage friendships and independence
• If 9 hours/week worked, some additional help with life admin as part of developing independence
Skills and experience
Proactive
Sociable and confident
Patient, supportive & caring
Persuasive & with motivational skills
Good organisation and planning skills
Reliable
A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist the employer with his varied interests
Flexible, adaptable, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.
Location
Daventry
Benefits
You will be paid £11.44 per hour
Holiday pay - 5.6 weeks paid leave ( pro rata of course)
Additional information
Due to the nature of the work, this position is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs of this will be covered.
We are looking for a flexible personal assistant/ buddy and this role would likely be especially relevant to students in Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, SEN or similar.
Please only apply if you are able to travel to Daventry.
Interviews will take place the week commencing the 8th of April.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please send a cover letter and CV to Rosie Riley - 22hotcrossbuns@gmail.com