Job Description

An intelligent, calm, quiet and relaxed, 13 year old boy, requires a Personal Assistant/Befriender. Our boy lives near Shotts.

He has many interests including arts & crafts, 3D printing, blender creation, making patterns, fixing things likes old phones, coding, enjoying his computer, and learning from You Tube. He enjoys shopping, swing parks, cycling and is open to new experiences with his PA.

Communication can be challenging, as he is non-verbal, he will type in his phone or write things down to help. He uses an iPad or pecs at school.

The main aim of your role is to help with social skills, confidence and behaviour. Just now, he spends long hours in his room and is reluctant to go out with family. The family feel with the right support; he will try new things and be keen to go out enjoying his favourite activities. He is hoping to cycle without stabilizers soon, a task a PA can help with.

The role involves, prompting to go to the toilet, cleaning hands and general help to advise on keeping his room tidy, looking after his clothes etc. He likes to shop, so help with being independent when out and going on public transport too.

Experience is preferred, but not essential, as training will be provided.

For this role we are looking for a PA to be enthusiastic, encouraging him out into the community to join a group or enjoy an activity.

The most important qualities are an understanding of Autism with non-verbal communication and a patient, kind and friendly nature, with a desire to work within a caring role.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Keeping him safe when out and about.

A Driver is preferred, and you may be required to use your own vehicle - mileage allowance will be paid.

Recruiting for 1 person

Guaranteed permanent position of 5.5 hours per week, family can be flexible with hours over holiday periods.

to be discussed at interview to suit all parties.

FOR EXAMPLE

Saturday or Sunday 10am - 3.30pm or 11am-4.30pm

And/or a weekday evening - this can be flexible.

13.00 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:

GCIL North Lanarkshire

Tel: 01698 537 472

E: GCILnorthlanarkshire@gcil.org.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.5 per week

Work Location: In person