Job Description

Personal Assistant Vacancy



Job Purpose and work duties



(2 roles providing 1-2-1 support for 2 boys age 8 and 9)



Rate of pay - 12.21



Job purpose:



To support my child within the home or accessing social opportunities within the community.



9 year old - He is a happy and fun loving active boy who loves football and all outdoor activities. He has FASD (Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder) ASD and ADHD. He is currently in mainstream school with a support package. He can present with some challenging behaviours



8 year old - A happy and fun loving boy who loves animals and dinosaurs. He has FASD (Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder) ASD with PDA features and ADHD . He attends a therapy farm where this educational and developmental needs are met in an outdoor animal focused environment. He can present with some challenging behaviours including intense behaviour towards carers at time of significant anxiety.



Work Duties will include:



Identify local social activities


Motivating and encouraging them to take part and try new things


Helping them to develop social skills


Providing a fun, supportive and nurturing relationship


Other requirements



Establishing and maintaining effective communication with the child and their parents, maintaining confidentiality.


Always ensuring the safety of the child


Establishing a trusted relationship with the child


Requirements for applicant (include any specialised training if required)



(Examples)



Imagination in relation to activities to undertake


Good sense of humour


Flexible, reliable and honest


Physically fit, agile and energetic


Understanding of ASD, ADHD essential. (Understanding of a FASD an advantage)


Full driving licence with business insurance within your policy


DBS Check will be completed


Location - Longfield



Number of PA roles available - 2