Enthusiastic and Energetic Personal Asst for young man
Lutterworth area. PERSONAL ASSISTANT We are looking for a reliable, energetic, enthusiastic and family-oriented Personal Assistant to provide support to a non-verbal, young adult with a learning disability and who on occasions can express challenging behaviours. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing 2-1 support within the community and personal assistance within the family home.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide personal support during set times of the week.
- Assist with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing
- Assist with personal care of the individual - pad changing, eating and feeding support.
- Plan and participate in activities with the individual that are appropriate and stimulating.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding, as needed.
- Help with light cleaning in his home spaces and personal hygiene of the individual.
- Communicate effectively with the individual’s family, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
- Follow behaviour management strategies and techniques as directed by the individual’s family and healthcare team.
Skills and experience:
- Experience working with individuals with autism and challenging behaviours.
Familiarity with positive behaviour management techniques and strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of working with AAC equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.
- Enhanced DBS is essential (can be done prior to starting role if candidate does not have one)
Location Lutterworth, Leicestershire.
Hours:
Flexible hours by agreement to include weekdays, evenings and weekends.
Rate of Pay:
£14.00-£15.00
If you are passionate about making a difference in the life of a young adult with special needs and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please contact us………….
Genders which may apply for this job – Any
Hours per week – 18
Hourly rate – £14.00 -£15.00
Driving licence required – Yes
Employer has pets – Yes
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – learning disability, neuro-divergent (such as autism or ADHD), physical disability
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