Personal Assistant 2hrs a week on a Tuesday night to provide support in Salford LW001

Job Description

Personal Assistant 2hrs a week on a Tuesday night to provide support at You Can in Salford.

This is for a 15year old male who has SETBP1 Disorder (including speech delays and global developmental delay), ADHD and ASD.

Job Reference: LW001

Part Time Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

Job Role:

The Personal Assistant (PA) will provide 1:1 support to a 15-year-old male with SETBP1-HD, speech and language delays, global developmental delays, ADHD, and ASD. The PA will assist in fostering independence, supporting social interactions, and ensuring safety during weekly youth club sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide close supervision throughout the session to ensure safety.

• Support appropriate social engagement with peers.
• Encourage communication by facilitating conversations and interactions.
• Assist in interpreting social cues and responding appropriately.

• Encourage self-confidence and decision-making skills.
• Offer guidance while allowing the teen to complete tasks independently where possible.

• Engage in games and activities alongside the teen to model appropriate participation.
• Teach and reinforce the rules of games to ensure fair and safe play.
• Help prevent accidental damage to equipment by providing guidance on handling materials appropriately.

• Monitor interactions to prevent distress or overstimulation.
• Redirect or de-escalate challenging behaviors if necessary.
• Maintain awareness of the teen’s emotional and sensory needs and adapt support accordingly.

• Provide brief feedback to parents or guardians after each session.
• Communicate any concerns or progress regarding social interactions, independence, or well-being.

This role requires patience, empathy, and experience working with neurodivergent individuals.

Specific Requirements

DBS Clearance

How will the hours be used

Employer requires transport?

No