LILS/JG/JS - Personal Assistant - Cottam, Preston

Personal Assistant – Teenager - Preston (Cottam area)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to support a kind, gentle 13-year-old boy with an ASD diagnosis at home and within the local community.

The role focuses on building confidence and age-appropriate independence through everyday activities and local outings. He enjoys gaming, reading manga (such as Dragon Ball), art and drawing, bike riding and swimming. Support may include taking part in activities he enjoys, helping him feel more confident, shopping locally, accessing activities in the community, and navigating places he would like to go. Some gentle support with communication and understanding social situations may also be involved.

We are looking for a calm,



patient and encouraging individual with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs. Experience supporting children or teenagers with ASD is desirable. You must be reliable, punctual and have valuable communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a part-time position for an average of 20 hours every 4 weeks, paid at £12.71 per hour, plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and access to a workplace pension scheme. Working patterns will be discussed at interview.

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