Personal Assistant : Chorley area : LILS/LM/AG

Overview

Working Times: Daytime hours - weekdays or weekends (flexible by agreement). We are seeking a calm, reliable, and understanding Personal Assistant to support a quiet and considerate young man who is socially vulnerable and has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role focuses on promoting independence, confidence, and social development in a supportive and respectful manner. The Personal Assistant will provide one-to-one support to help develop daily living and social skills, both at home and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting the development of social skills and social connections
• Assisting with daily living tasks, including:
  • Menu planning
  • Food shopping
  • Developing cooking skills
• Supporting with travelling in the community
• Accompanying and supporting attendance at social and community activities
• Providing encouragement in a calm, patient, and respectful way
• Understanding the challenges of living with ASD is essential
• Patient, quiet, and considerate approach
• Reliable, trustworthy, and flexible
• Able to encourage independence while offering appropriate support
• Own transport is not essential

Qualifications / Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check essential
• References will be required
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential