Job Description

Personal Assistant/Befriender required to assist a 13 year old boy, with a Neurological Disability living in the Dunoon area.

This young lad would like to get out and enjoy activities with someone who will befriend and mentor him. He is looking for his PA to provide encouragement and to help build his confidence.

You would be required to provide one to one care and assistance in the community with participation in social activities. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

Going out for food

Playing and watching football, gaming, watching movies, swimming

Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living.

Favourite activities are playing and watching football, gaming, movies, swimming.

The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature, someone who is good fun and has a desire to work within a caring role.

Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage individual to be involved in activities suited to their needs.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Driver with a Full UK Driving Licence is essential and you will be required to use your own vehicle - mileage allowance will be paid

Experience is preferred but personal experience of care or autism, will be considered.

Recruiting for 1 position.

Guaranteed permanent position of 5.5 hours per week

EXAMPLE

Saturday or Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:30pm

Hours after school may be required.

The hours can be split and employer is flexible.

15.00 per hour

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If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the Take Control Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

For more information please contact:

Take Control (North Lanarkshire)

Tel: 01698 537 472

Email: infonl@takectrl.org.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.5 per week

Application question(s):

Where did you hear about this position
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person