LILS/LM/JW - Self-Employed & Employed Personal Assistants required - Morecambe area

Job description

About

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a personal assistant to support a friendly, energetic and good humoured male with autism, both in his home and out in the local community.

Job Role

The main job role will be to act as a companion and mentor supporting with the ongoing development of social skills. Independent living skills, whilst broadening his knowledge of activities and groups available locally.

Main tasks involve

• Helping him to develop further interests and activities by identifying and accessing opportunities locally.

• Support in developing friendships and relationships especially in relation to the LGBTQ+ community

• Develop independent living skills through prompting with household tasks, helping with managing money

• Taking shopping, cooking and baking

• Supporting him in volunteering and looking at possible work options