Could you be the right Personal Assistant for a young man?
A rewarding role supporting a 17-year-old to enjoy life his way
£12.71 per hour | 8 hours term time | 12 hours during college holidays
Meet the Young Man
This friendly 17-year-old may be shy at first, but loves company and enjoys being sociable. He is very passionate about football, supports Middlesbrough and goes to all their games. He also plays powerchair football for Middlesbrough and represents Northern Ireland internationally.
He has a busy, active lifestyle, is currently at college and wants to enjoy the same experiences as other young people his age. He loves spending time with close friends, enjoys trying different foods, going out and being “one of the lads”. There also needs to be quiet time for gaming. He does not want his disability to stop him from experiencing life and is looking for someone who will support him to try new things, build confidence and enjoy greater independence.
The Role
Your support will help spend time with friends, attend football and social activities, and enjoy the experiences that matter to him. This could include:
- Watching football in all weather conditions
- Going to festivals, concerts and, in time, pubs and nightclubs
- Days out and activities with friends
- Trying different foods and exploring new experiences
- Supporting his independence while helping him feel safe and confident
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
Building Trust
At first, you will spend time getting to know him, shadowing and developing a positive relationship based on trust. The aim is to become a reliable personal assistant who understands him as an individual and go on to support to live a full, active life.
Practical Support
- Support with eating, depending on the environment
- Support with all aspects of personal care
- Moving and handling; training will be provided
Are you the right person?
You need to be a supportive companion as well as a dependable support worker—someone who has respect and encouragement.
You will be:
- Trustworthy and able to build a genuine relationship
- Comfortable around Olly (a cocker spaniel) in the house
- Respectful of his choices, privacy and independence
- Reliable and consistent
- Understanding, patient and willing to listen
- Caring, positive and encouraging
- Comfortable supporting a sociable 17-year-old with an active lifestyle
- Willing to join in with football, social events and age-appropriate activities
Requirements
- You must be able to drive, as you will be required to drive an adapted vehicle
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references will be required
If you are warm, dependable and ready to support a young man experience life on his own terms, this could be a genuinely rewarding role for you.
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