A part-time Personal Assistant / Support Person is required to work one-on-one with a young adult with a disability in Termonfeckin, Co. Louth. This is a highly person-centred role, supporting daily living, personal care, and meaningful engagement in the home and community. The position focuses on relationship-building and supporting autonomy, inclusion, and wellbeing. It is essential that the candidate: • Holds a degree in psychology with modules specifically relevant to autism and intellectual disabilities. • Holds a qualification in ABA training. • Has experience working with children/adults with autism. • Is comfortable around supporting a disabled individual with their personal care. • Proven ability to provide personal care with sensitivity and respect. • Works closely with a disabled individual and their family/circle of support. • Engages as a sole Personal Assistant/Support Person. • Experience assisting people with physical disabilities, including use of mobility aids • Flexibility and availability for varied schedules if required Desirable experience and skills • Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) • Familiarity with the UNCRPD and a rights-based approach to disability • Holds a full clean driving license. Will be required to drive members vehicle. • Experience supporting community participation and inclusion. Duties Include: • Support a disabled individual with Personal Care Needs, showering, dressing etc. • Meal preparation for and with a disabled individual. • Assisting a disabled individual to develop their communication skills. • Supporting a disabled individual by driving them to different things, events, places, activities. • Basic note writing, petty cash, receipts etc. • Liaising and working in partnership with a disabled individual's family and circle of support. • Supporting a disabled individual to experience new things (life tasting) within the community. • Assist a disabled individual in navigating and processing sensory, social, and environmental aspects of the community, using strategies tailored to their needs. • Supporting a disabled individual and their Family to plan. • Work one to one with a disabled individual within their own home and within the community. • Attend team meetings. • Adhere to HSE safeguarding. Personal Attributes: • Patient, empathetic, and compassionate • Reliable and trustworthy • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Respectful of personal autonomy and decision-making • Strong problem-solving ability and adaptability • Committed to continuous learning and personal development