Ayrshire Independent Living Network
Personal Assistant/Driver– Community Social Support only - 02/Mauchline/MA
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Personal Assistant/Driver– Community Social Support only
Ref: 02/Mauchline/AM
Location: Mauchline
Hours: 3 hours per week (52 weeks per year)
Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour
About The Role
We are looking for a compassionate and patient Personal Assistant (PA) to support a young teenage boy, who has a diagnosis of ASD.
Client personality: teenage boy who is energetic has good sense of humour likes animals, nature etc. Starting to explore new hobbies and interests in life. He has a good spirit.
Role of PA: to encourage client to expand on living skills and interactions with others within his local community.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support to the young person during community-based outings. (trains, planes, buses, hot wheels, football and looking at following Mauchline afc)
- Post to encourage and build confidence and social skills
- Help him stay engaged and focused during activities, offering reassurance and redirection as needed.
- Ensure his safety at all times, especially in public settings—he requires constant supervision and a high level of vigilance.
- Encourage social interaction and support him in developing his confidence and communication.
- Follow guidance and routines provided by his parent to ensure consistency and security.
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Key Requirements
- Experience working with children with Autism, communication difficulties, and/or additional needs.
- Patience, empathy, and a calm, child-centred approach.
- Excellent awareness of safety and risk, particularly with children who have no awareness of danger.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to build trust with both the young boy and his family.
Additional Information
This is a flexible, part-time role ideal for someone with SEN experience or training.
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You will be supporting him in community/social settings, giving his parent some respite and him the opportunity to enjoy new experiences safely.
To Apply
If you are a sociable and supportive individual who enjoys helping others make the most of life, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact recruitment@ailn.org Ref – 02/Mauchline/MA
Post subject to successful reference and PVG checks.
Two up to date Reference contacts are required one of which must be from a present or previous employer. In addition, a new PVG enhanced disclosure will be required prior to appointment (disclosure cost to be met by the employer).
PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY*
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