Job Outline – 04/Ayr/VS – apply with victoria@ailn.org
| Post | Male Personal Assistant
to a young boy in the Ayr area.
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| Posts
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4 hours per week |
| Salary
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Living wage rate – £12.00 per hour |
| Job Purpose | To work closely and flexibly with a young person who has Autism, to ensure he is appropriately supported to participate in a full range of opportunities in his life and to continue to develop and follow his hobbies and interests.
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| Employer | You will be employed by the family, who will be assisted to administer payroll and undertake the necessary employment support responsibilities by a relevant support organisation.
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| Key Duties and Responsibilities
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You will be responsible for supporting the young person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by his family.
In and out of the family home, for things like go to the cinema, go for coffee, take him on the bus to town, potentially swimming when he builds a relationship. Also other social activities he would enjoy. If he’s having a bad day spend time with him at home playing games, doing art activities, learning crafts, maybe baking or puzzles etc. This will vary depending on the young person needs on the day and will be guided by his parents. |
| Training | Training in ASD would be an advantage and knowledge of the condition, although training will be given. Moving assisting training will also be required as the young person uses a wheelchair.
No personal care needed. |
Person Specification
| Attributes: | Essential Criteria
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Desirable |
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Qualifications |
Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives. | Relevant qualification(s). |
| Knowledge & Skills | An understanding of how to support and facilitate in a way that empowers the person.
Good interpersonal skills and values reflecting social inclusion. Excellent and effective communication skills. Excellent listening skills. Good organisational skills. Understands the crucial role that family carers play and the value of their contribution. |
Working knowledge of good person-centred practice.
Be computer literate with ability to use standard software packages and search engines.
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| Experience
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Can draw on lived experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar.
Can engage effectively and work in partnership with others. Has knowledge of ASD and no verbal communication. |
Have supported people to achieve positive outcomes in their life. |
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