Job Outline –
1 P/T Male Support workers , 10hrs Muirkirk or employer willing to offer 1 x 16 to 20hrs per week
| Post 10hrs | Male Personal Assistant
To work closely and flexibly with a young man who has a Learning Difficulty and is non-verbal, he communicates using Makaton. The role is 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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| Post
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10 hours plus per week days to be discussed
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| Salary
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wage rate – £12 per hour, but could be higher depending on experience , having Makaton training would be classed as |
| Job Purpose | To work closely and flexibly with a young man who has a Learning Difficulty and non-verbal, 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 . |
| Key Duties and Responsibilities
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You will be responsible for supporting the gentleman to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by his family.
Being flexible is a key component to this job and you will be guided by the family about the particular activities he wants to participate in at particular times and you are expected to support his choices. It would be beneficial for those interested in the post to be quite a sporty person who enjoys playing pool and snooker or swimming, as well as trying to introduce a more sport activity based structure to his days . The young man enjoys going out to eat and would like someone to take him, this will assist with him building a relationship. You may at times be required to provide companionship in his own home. |
| Training | Some training or shadow shifts will be required |
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.
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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 experience of participating in sporting activities and have wide sporting interests and an awareness of different hobbies. |
Have supported people to achieve positive outcomes in their life. |
| Personal Qualities | The gentleman has a wide range of interests which are in a table at the end of this person spec. He is looking to recruit someone with some similar interests.
He is looking for someone with a good sense of humour, down to earth, has patience and understanding and can cope in difficult situations. The person should be good at connecting into community activities and making contacts/networks |
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| Other | You must have a full clean UK driving licence that has been held for 3 years or more and have business use on your car Ins. Mileage for work purposes will be given.
You must be physically fit. You must have a good sense of humour. |
| The Persons interests are:
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| Pool | Snooker | swimming |
| Eating out | Learning new sports | |
To apply for this post please email your up to date CV to evelyn@ailn.org and quote the job reference 02/Muirkirk/EG
there is a 6 month probationary period attached to this post. Also any successful applicant will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme, paid by the employer.
Please note AILN are not the employers, we are a support organization assisting disabled employers
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