PA wanted for happy, energetic 12 year old boy CB2233

PA wanted for happy, energetic 12 year old boy!

Ref

CB2233

Location

Westbury

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required

Yes

Own vehicle needed

Yes

Employment status

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week

4 hours during term time which will be mainly over weekends and then 6 hours during school holidays where the day may vary

Hourly pay rate

To be discussed.

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We are seeking a caring and reliable Personal Assistant to support a cheerful, energetic 12‑year‑old boy with severe learning disabilities and autism. He is non‑verbal and communicates using Talking Tiles, pictures and visual storyboards.

He enjoys reading books, watching TV, playing with sensory toys and would like support to return to park walks, swimming and outings. He enjoys keeping to a routine which helps him understand what is happening and prevents anxiety. Experience with autism is desirable.

The role involves 1

1 supervision to keep him safe, encourage community access and independence, and to support mum during school holidays for outings with both children.

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Duties include

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistancee
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• We are looking for a positive kind, person with lots of experience of working with children with learning disabilities and autism who also has lots of patience!

Additional requirements

• Non-smoker due to medical reasons
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note

If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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