Personal Assistant 40740

Personal assistant required to support an easy going, rugby loving 34-year-old male funded through a direct payment for 6 hours a week. To access community activities, encourage and develop social and life skills, as well as building confidence and independence away from the family home. The individual is easy going and well liked within the community and currently works part time, something which he really enjoys. He loves sports and recently had the opportunity to play Rugby at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Other interests include listening to music, watching films and spending time with his family. The individual has a diagnosis of Asperger's and associated learning disabilities and finds it difficult to socialise and interact with others without encouragement or support. The individual can often become anxious at times and requires support to live independently. The main duties would include; supporting the individual to access community based activities and clubs, to explore different interests with the individual such as bike riding, encourage social interactions with others and support to develop greater confidence and independence away from the family home. The family are very warm and welcoming and are looking for the right individual to support their son. Ideally someone with a shared interest in sports and someone to be a role model/friend to the individual. Flexible working pattern available, however weekend, afternoon-evening work is required. Days and times can be flexible. Main Duties To support the individual …

• To access community based activities, clubs and groups
• To socialise and encourage social interactions within the community (Going the pub, cinema, meal out etc.)
• To access his interest such as walking, bike riding, sports
• To develop greater confidence and independence away from the family home
  
  Patient with a kind and caring attitude.
• Able to deal calmly with stressful and challenging situations
• Able to work 1:1 with an individual
• Self-motivated
• Energetic & Fun
• Reliable & Trust worthy
• Able to look at the funny side of things/ good sense of humour
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Sporty/interest in sports, Essential:
• Driving license and access to own vehicle
• Experience of working with adults with disabilities
Desirable:
• Knowledge and understanding of Asperger's.
• First Aid Trained
  
  5.6 weeks' holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)
• Training provided if required and where available
• Flexible working hours and days
• Rewarding role working with individuals
• Relaxed working atmosphere
This appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a greater chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Disclaimer This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and NOT Denbighshire County Council.