Job Description

Hours

: 15 per week, 6 hours on a Saturday. And Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for 2 and a half hours.

Rate of pay

: from age related national minimum wage to 12.90 per hour.

Area

: Hebburn, South Tyneside.

Holidays

: 5.6 weeks per annum (pro rata)

We are looking for a male Personal assistant for a 21-year-old male who is Autistic and lives at the family home. They require a PA who can understand and adapt to the circumstances, safeguarding a vulnerable individual with Autism.

The PA would be to assist this young gent with things he can`t do, encourage and help him making life fun and engaging, providing/ attending activities within his range.

The role is flexible, and the PA would need to adapt to the short notice.

Their hobbies are cooking, crafts, digital and hand drawings, golfing, bowling, beach walks and shopping, spending time outdoors. The family would like to introduce them to swimming.

For health reasons this male is currently trying to be healthier and as such will go out with healthy food and drink for the day. This is being monitored by the family and can be discussed further at interview.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 - 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.90 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 2015615LS