Weekend PA – Supporting an Autistic Child with Fun Activities and Outings in Salford SA-SC-001

Job Role

Weekend Personal Assistant (PA) – Supporting an Autistic Child with Fun Activities and Outings in Salford SA-SC-001

Job Description

Weekend PA to support our autistic son (non-verbal) with swimming, trampolining, parks and other fun activities.

The role involves accompanying and supervising our son during his leisure activities, helping him stay safe, happy and engaged.

A two-week orientation period will be provided at the start of the role to help you get to know our son and allow him to become comfortable with you.

As our son finds it difficult to spend time with people he does not know, consistency is very important. We are therefore looking for one PA who can commit to the role for the full length of the contract and build a trusting, long-term relationship with him.

If our family travels abroad for an extended period, you will not be expected to travel with us. We will provide plenty of notice of any such periods.

Contract Type

Part Time

Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

Accompany and supervise our son during leisure activities and outings, ensuring his safety and wellbeing.

Support him during swimming sessions, visits to local parks, trampoline parks and similar activities.

Follow the weekly activity schedule provided at the beginning of each week.

Communicate with him patiently, recognising his individual ways of expressing his needs and preferences.

Encourage his enjoyment and participation in activities while respecting his needs and interests.

Help create a calm, positive and supportive environment where he feels comfortable and secure.

Advert Details

Employer Gender

Male

Hourly Rate

£12.71

Hours Per Week

6 hours per week in termtime + 8 hours per week in school holidays

How will the hours be used

During term time

Saturdays and/or Sundays, usually 10:30 am–3:00 pm, or from 12:00 pm onwards, depending on the planned activity.

During school holidays

Two weekdays per week, for four hours per day, on mutually agreed days.