Job Description

PA for Child 4 hrs PW term time + 6 school Holidays- LS8

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Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: af4fa3ac

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Job purpose:


A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support my autistic son. He requires one to one support to access activities outside of the family home. This will give him the opportunity to build his social skills and awareness of his surroundings.


My son is 12 years old and has a wide range of interests including the outdoors, trips to the park, the cinema, trampolining and gaming with his friends. He loves teddies and shopping. He also enjoys cooking, creative activities and playing board games.


He attends an SEN school in Leeds and is a confident and popular member of his class.


My son has no problems communicating verbally, and is great company. When he feels anxious he requires a gentle approach to help him regulate his emotions and communicate his feelings. Unexpected loud noises and large crowds can leave him feeling overwhelmed.


The Personal Assistant will be required to do the following tasks and may be asked to carry out other tasks of a similar nature.

General

Provide complete one-to-one support at home and in the wider community Support to develop awareness of health & safety Support to develop sense of road safety Support to access activities in the community Support at home and to involve him in creative activities Support to access social and leisure activities in the community Support to develop his skills in dealing with money and paying for things Support in doing things that he enjoys including cooking and playing board games.


Main duties:

Encourage to continue, and develop, hobbies and interests, including outdoor activities, cooking and playing games. Accompany to social events such as the cinema. Support in regulating emotions when he feels overwhelmed.


These duties may vary from day to day.

Type of person that we are looking for:

Someone reliable and punctual (he struggles if plans change). Someone non-judgemental, with an ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect. Someone easy going, calm, gentle and able to work alone. Someone positive, and who has a good sense of humour. someone with an understanding of, and experience of working with, people who are autistic. Someone who enjoys being with young people and is comfortable following their interests.


What you can expect to receive:

A very supportive family (all previous PA's have really enjoyed their role). A role that will develop your understanding of young people and those with neurodiversity A flexible, interesting and enjoyable role that will fit around other commitments


Hours of work:


The rate of pay is currently

12.40 per hour

,

4 hours per week

in term time and 10 hours per week in school holidays

, which can be used

flexibly over evenings, weekends, and school holidays.

Skills, qualifications and experience:

Experience working with young people Experience working in the community without direct supervision Experience working with autistic children An understanding of autism and neurodiversity A calm and measured approach An ability to identify triggers A good listener A driving licence A gentle approach confidentiality good at building relationships


Preferred:

Lived experience of neurodiversity

Key Responsibilities

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Services

Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent

Training

Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

Full UK driving license Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com