Personal Support Assistant/Companion – Keighley – D906

Nycil; Keighley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Fun, Bubbly Female Support Assistant/Companion in Keighley to assist a young woman with autism in social activities like shopping and cinema. The role is part-time (6 hours/week) at £13.25/hour, and applicants must have enhanced DBS checks. A driving licence is preferred but not required.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of experience working with people with autism.
• A car driver with a clean UK driving licence is an advantage but not essential.
• References and an Enhanced DBS are required.

Responsibilities

• Support a 17-year-old young woman with her social activities.
• Encourage and support her with socializing.
• Work flexibly for 6 hours per week, split into shifts.

Skills

Experience working with people with autism

Ability to encourage and support social activities

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

We are looking for a Fun, Bubbly Female Support Assistant/Companion to support a 17 year old young woman with her social activities. The young woman is autistic and has sensory issues and requires encouragement and support with socializing.

The 6 hours are flexible depending on activity and usually to be split into 2 x 3 hour shifts which can be discussed at interview level. The PA would start on a trial basis to ensure they are the right person for the job.

The rate of pay is £13.25 per hour with 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)

The young lady’s interests are: going shopping, cinema, pottery painting etc

A car driver with a clean UK driving licence would be an advantage but not essential, as public transport can be used.

References and an Enhanced DBS is required before employment could start.

Exception Under The Equality Act (2010)- the post is only open to female applicants due to the personal assistance required.

Please email you CV quoting Ref: D906

Please note: Nycil are not the employers, they act on behalf of the employer, and pass any applications direct to them.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Experience:

• Working with people with autism: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

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