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Personal Assistant required for a young man in Wigston for 3 hours a week

reference LDM237986

A young man living in Wigston is looking for a reliable and supportive Personal Assistant to provide assistance with meal preparation and community access.

Preferred days/times:
3 hours a week on a Monday.

Tasks/duties:
The role involves supporting him to participate in social activities, including walks with his dog if his other carer is away, and visits to local shops. Support is required to promote independence while helping him make safe decisions when out in the community and reducing the risk of financial exploitation.

The main role is to assist with planning and preparing healthy home-cooked meals. He enjoys being involved in meal preparation; however supervision is needed to ensure safety in the kitchen as he can become distracted while cooking. The aim of the support is to help maintain and develop his independence in this area, along with maintaining the home and independence with laundry and cleaning etc.

Main diagnosis:
Autism, Scoliosis and recovering from stage 4 Lymphoma

Communication:
No needs

Moving and handling:
Independent

Interests:
Gaming, Dogs, spending time alone

Do you have any pets: Yes, a dog

Driving license required: Yes

Genders which may apply for this job – Any

Hours per week – 3 hours a week

Hourly rate – £17.50 Self-Employed

Area – Blaby Oadby and Wigston

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – Yes

Employer is smoker – No

Required care experience – neuro-divergent (such as autism or ADHD), physical disability

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