Personal Assistant/support Worker

3 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom People Plus Independent Living Services Full time

**Job Title: Personal Assistant for Autistic Individual Company: The Joshua Tree**

**Location: Yaxley, PE7**

**Job Type: Part time 15-30 hours a week, including a sleep in Salary: £17,550 - £21,060**

Job Description: The Joshua Tree is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and patient individual to serve as a personal assistant for an autistic young man. As a personal assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support, guidance, motivation and assistance to our client in various aspects of their daily life. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the life of an individual with autism, epilepsy and learning difficulties. Improving their independence and enhancing their overall well-being.

Responsibilities: Personal Support: Promoting the individual in daily activities such as daily routine, personal hygiene, and meal preparation. Ensuring their comfort and well-being. Social Engagement: Support the individual in engaging with their family, support team, and participate in social activities.

Daily Routine: Help maintain a structured routine, promoting predictability and reducing anxiety for the individual. Emotional Support: Offer patience, understanding, and empathy, recognizing and addressing emotional needs and promoting self-regulation. Transportation: Provide transportation assistance, ensuring safe and reliable travel to work placements, appointments, recreational activities, and community outings.

Experience: Prior experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum is desirable. Familiarity with autism-related interventions and communication strategies is an asset. Patience and Empathy: A patient and compassionate nature, with the ability to understand and connect with individuals on the autism spectrum. Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and accommodate individual needs and preferences. Strong Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with the individual, their family, and the team around them. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to assist with planning and managing daily routines and activities.



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