Job Description

Reference Number

VAC/0525/05210

Closing Date

08/06/2025

Summary

We are looking for regular assistance for our six-year-old daughter to be part of her world as she grows up -working with us as a family to help her to achieve her goals.

About the role

Our little girl is six years old. She is a lovely, happy child with blond hair and a cheeky smile. She loves music, watching television and is absolutely fascinated by water so water play is a big hit with her.

She has global development delay, is doubly incontinent, and has strong traits of Autism, although does not yet have a formal diagnosis. She needs support, encouragement and nurturing to help her grow up and thrive in a world that she struggles to understand.

She is very sensory focused and likes to touch people. She is nonverbal and communicates through hand gestures, vocalization such as screaming or laughing, and her behaviour. With her sensory needs and being non-verbal this can lead to our daughter becoming frustrated and overwhelmed.

She can at times be challenging in her behaviour as a way of dealing with these emotions and requires someone who is confident in their approach, who is able to support her appropriately in these moments and follow recommended strategies to help reduce the negative behaviour and help our child feel safe and happy engaging in activities that she enjoys.

She loves being outdoors, and the support will need to be focused on play - helping to foster social, emotional, and communication skills, as well as promoting engagement and independence.

She is more settled when there is routine and structure in place - struggling to manage change in her life. The personal assistant will need to be able to break down each activity into small, manageable steps so it is not overwhelming for our child - communicating with her verbally but also using pictures, gestures and objects to help her understand and feel included.

The support between the personal assistant and our daughter would initially be in small steps - building up trust and slowly getting to know each other. Having someone new in her life may initially be overwhelming for her so it is vital that we take it at her pace.

We are looking for regular assistance for our six-year-old daughter to be part of her world as she grows up -working with us as a family to help her to achieve her goals. The support will also enable us as her parents to take time out to recuperate and spend time with our other child.

The right person will be part of making a true difference in our child's life, and although the role at times may have its challenges, it will also be so rewarding and enriching being able to be part of our daughter's life journey

The kind of person I am looking for

It's crucial to understand that support needs to be tailored to our child's specific strengths and challenges. We are looking for someone who is reliable and responsible but also can be bubbly and fun when playing with our daughter. We are seeking someone who will focus on her strengths and celebrate progress You must have previous experience working with a child with Autism. Some of the support may be within the family home so you must be comfortable working in a family home environment. You must be able to promote positive behaviour, and be able to provide encouragement, reassurance and praise You need to be assertive, and be able to set clear boundaries You need to be able to communicate using clear and simple language and adapt your forms of communication to our child's needs You need to be able to implement support through play You will need to have a clean and full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Enhanced DBS must be in place prior to support starting - the DBS is completed as no cost by my Local Authority
What you can expect from me

? A friendly and welcoming workplace where you will feel valued

? Access to training and learning opportunities.

? To be able to make a positive difference in our daughter's life

? 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

? Good rate of pay

Days and Times required

6 hours per week:

Monday 2pm - 5pm

Thursday 2pm - 5pm

Necessary Training

PA Induction certificate which will form part of the induction into the role o Autism Awareness o Positive Behavioural support training o Challenging behaviour training
Hourly Rate

15.60 per hour

Location

Mynydd Isa - Flintshire

If not already in place you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment.

Please be aware that Flintshire Council is not the Employer.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.

If you have any further queries in regards to the role please contact us on 01352 701100 or on dp.support@flintshire.gov.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.60 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 08/06/2025
Reference ID: VAC/0525/05210