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PA Needed to Support a 17-Year-Old to Build Independence Skills and Access Fun Activities (Eccles)

Blue Sky Brokers

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Overview

I am seeking a Personal Assistant to support my 17-year-old autistic son with building his independence, confidence, and life skills for 10 hours per week. We are flexible with the days and hours to suit different activities.
£12.71
Per hour
Part time, Permanent
(10 hours per week. To be used flexibly around school hours and weekends depending on activities and PA availability)
Eccles, Manchester

Key information

My son has no physical health needs and is fully independent with personal care. His behaviour is very settled and he enjoys going out but requires supervision from another person to make sure he is safe and help to build his confidence as he is growing older.

He is polite and friendly but can appear shy. With consistency and time to build a relationship he would like to access fitness activities including going to the gym, youth clubs, walks, and would love to access creative activities. My son loves Disney films and is interested in making films and acting.

About the role

The ideal PA will be warm, physically active, and engaging. My son can be sensitive to noise and generally prefers calmer natured people. He would like someone who can help him to get used to using public transport, learn how to use money, and support him to get out more.

  • Supporting to and from activities to the home address
  • Encouraging independence skills (such as supporting to use public transport)
  • Supporting communication and social interaction
  • Helping to develop money management skills
  • Developing personal safety skills

Requirements

  • Confident, caring, patient, and engaging
  • A good communicator with a positive, friendly attitude
  • Understanding of autism and sensory needs
  • Able to promote independence while maintaining safety
  • Intuitive to provide prompting for toilet breaks and snacks
  • Physically fit to supervise sport and exercise activities
  • My son has no preference for a male or female PA

Required Training

  • DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.