Personal Assistant – 09/Kil/HJ

One position available for a young gentleman in Kilmaurs. Hours are flexible, ranging from 10 to 18 hours per week.

Available shifts include early mornings (7:00‑9:15 AM, some full days 7:00‑4:30 PM), evenings (6:00‑8:00 PM), and Saturday daytime.

Benefits

Salary: Living wage rate – £13.73 per hour, paid 4‑weekly in arrears by a payroll service.

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro‑rata for contracted staff.

Job Purpose

Support a young man with Down’s syndrome, autism, sensory challenges, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and chronic reflux disease.

Experience & Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with Down’s syndrome and autism (advantageous).
• Experience supporting people with communication difficulties and sensory challenges.
• Knowledge of Makaton sign language is advantageous.
• Suitable for adult education/early years training to support literacy and numeracy development.
• Must be a fit, energetic male with patience, kindness, firm‑yet‑gentle approach.
• Must be able to swim, have a driver’s licence, own a car, and speak clearly, calmly, slowly.

The Job

• Assist with morning routines: washing, dressing, breakfast, medication, dishes, personal grooming.
• Support travel to day‑to‑day activities such as ten‑pin bowling, gym, swimming, all‑ability bike riding.
• Assist with work experience placement.
• Attend evening social groups and weekend social support.
• Support at home after day for washing, tidying, packing lunch, dishwashing.
• Ensure safety and well‑being at all times.

Hours

• Monday: 7:00‑9:00 AM
• Tuesday: 7:00‑9:00 AM or 9:00‑4:30 PM
• Wednesday‑Friday: 7:00‑9:15 AM
• Alternate Saturdays: 10:00‑1:00 PM or 11:00‑2:00 PM
• Friday evenings: 6:15‑8:15 PM

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