Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: JS/SF/6-25

Personal Assistant/Support Worker

Provide personal support to a young man in Biggar who has autism and learning disabilities. The role includes driving, daily care support, and ensuring safety in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Drive to appointments, gym, swimming, museum visits, and DIY stores.
• Assist with reading, prompting water intake, toileting and the use of ear defenders when noise triggers arise.
• Support the individual through sensory overload incidents by providing comfort and reassurance.
• Maintain a calm and reassuring presence in challenging situations.
• Ensure the individual’s personal safety at all times while in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism.
• Valid clean driving licence and willingness to drive the private employer’s vehicle.
• Patience, compassion, honesty, friendly and supportive attitude.

Job Details

Hours: 14 per week. Pay: £14.45 per hour.

Typical schedule:

• Monday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Wednesday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Thursday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Days and hours are negotiable.

Benefits

Paid holidays, statutory sick pay, and employment is provided directly by a private employer on a PAYE basis.

Conditions

• No smoking or vaping on the premises.
• Must be comfortable working in the Biggar area.

Equal Opportunity

This position is open to all applicants irrespective of gender, age, race, religion, nationality, or disability. The employer is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.

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