Personal assistant

UKCIL Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving services provider in Leeds is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support a nonverbal autistic child. Responsibilities include building a trusting relationship, engaging in play and learning activities, and assisting with daily routines. Ideal candidates should have experience with autistic individuals and knowledge of safeguarding practices. Flexible hours and a collaborative family environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals, especially in nonverbal communication.
• Ability to safeguard adults and children and provide First Aid.
• Knowledge of Autism and Asperger's supports.

Responsibilities

• Build a positive relationship with a nonverbal autistic child.
• Engage in play activities and support self-care learning.
• Provide companionship and assist in social and leisure activities.
• Help with routines and accompany the family on outings.

Skills

Experience with autistic individuals

Ability to safeguard adults/children

Knowledge of Autism/Asperger's supports

First Aid skills

Job description

Overview

I am looking for someone who can build a trusting relationship with my daughter. She is autistic and nonverbal. The caregiver will engage with her, support self-care learning, and accompany us on outings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build a positive relationship with a nonverbal autistic child.
• Play activities and learning support for self-care skills.
• Provide companionship and participate in social and leisure activities.
• Help with routines and accompany the family on outings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals, especially nonverbal communication.
• Ability to Safeguard Adults/Children and provide First Aid as required.
• Knowledge of Autism/Asperger’s supports.
• Medical awareness and safe administration of medications if applicable.
• Understanding of safeguarding and general caregiving best practices.

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Training
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers
• Medical
• Safe Administration of Medication

Schedule, Pay & Hours

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• ONA = Overnight Awake
• ONS = Overnight Sleep