Personal Assistant for a young man P/T@ £12.60/hr in Leeds (Burley) - FTE - £24.6k - Leeds - LS12 - #1707453

23 year old male with learning disabilities

Leeds 6 Burley Area

This role involves supporting a 23-year-old young man with learning disabilities and health conditions to access and attend appointments, meetings, and social activities aligned with his interests.

I have diagnoses of:

• GDD


• FASD


• ADHD


• ASD

And health conditions:

• Crohn’s disease


• Diabetes


• Depression

I am independent and can go out and about, but I sometimes struggle with social skills, which can lead to misunderstandings. My verbal skills are good, but I find it hard to process information, remember details, and understand social cues. I have poor time management and dislike queuing or activities that are not my choice. I may become agitated if public transport is delayed, though I enjoy train travel.

I find managing money difficult; I can spend but struggle to understand its value or plan for the future.

I enjoy topics like steam trains, Doctor Who, zombies, horror movies, weather, and YouTube content. I like visiting steam railways, heritage lines, and interactive sites like the National Coal Mining Museum, Eden Camp, Magna, theme parks, arcades, lazer zones, fun fairs, bowling, snooker, and cinemas. I also enjoy visiting cafes. I prefer to avoid physical activities involving walking.

• Assist with punctual attendance to appointments and meetings


• Attend appointments to help me understand discussions and decisions, and inform my parents of relevant information


• Accompany me on outings related to my interests in the evenings and during the day

• Tolerance of my interests


• Patience and persuasive skills


• Ability to repeat instructions and ensure understanding


• Good social skills and ability to manage social situations


• Assist with money management during outings


• Non-smoking preferred to discourage smoking for health reasons


• Flexibility in working hours

• 6 hours on weekdays


• 6 hours on Saturdays


• Potential for additional hours


• Mileage costs covered

Various training courses are available through Leeds City Council, including:

• Social and leisure activities


• Supporting independence


• Safeguarding Adults/Children


• First Aid


• Autism / Asperger’s

• Full UK driving license required


• Own personal car preferred

Schedule details are to be discussed, including overnight shifts (ONA = Overnight Awake, ONS = Overnight Sleep).