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Personal Assistant / Tutor/ needed for 18 years old boy with Autism - Leeds LS16 Cookridge - Le[...]
UKCIL Ltd
West Yorkshire, Leeds
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant for an 18-year-old boy with Autism. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the life of a young individual by engaging in social and leisure activities, providing support, and ensuring safety. The position requires flexibility, with hours primarily after school or on weekends. If you have a passion for helping others and are eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this role could be a perfect fit for you.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children with Autism is preferred but not essential.
- Reliable and enthusiastic candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Engage in social and leisure activities with the individual.
- Provide training and support tailored to the individual's needs.
- Ensure the safeguarding of adults and children.
Skills
Understanding of Autism
Reliability
Enthusiasm
Job description
We are recruiting a Personal Assistant (PA) for my son, an 18-year-old with Autism. He is gentle and very good to work with. Currently, he has a PA working with him for 2 hours per week. We hope you are reliable, enthusiastic, and have some understanding of Autism.
Your role may involve working 1-2 hours per week (after school or on weekends), either at home or participating in community activities or sports such as gym, running, or cycling. You will be paid £12.50-£15 per hour (from Leeds CIL) at the beginning, depending on your experience. Leeds CIL approved PA preferred; experience working with children with Autism is preferred but not essential.
- Engage in social and leisure activities.
- Provide training and support.
- Ensure the safeguarding of adults and children.
- Support individuals with Autism/Asperger's.
Time availability needed:
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Shift types:
- ONA = Overnight Awake
- ONS = Overnight Sleep
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