I am a young girl with Autism who is seeking a female PA to take me out for social and leisure activities.
I am very much a girlie girl, I like the colour pink, fairies, and princesses. I love being outdoors and I enjoy water play. Someone who can provide me with one-to-one support to help me grow independence and explore difference activities that I might enjoy, would be of great benefit to me.
I have limited communication and there are times I can get lost in my own world which causes me to stim. When I get overwhelmed, I have a tendency to take my clothes off. As such, I require someone with a patient nature. Ideally, I would also like someone who has previous experience of working with children.
This role is for 4 hours every other week. Th exact days and times are not fixed and can be negotiated to accommodate the right candidate's availability.
Female PA required due to personal care element.
Location:
Horning
Details:
Take me out for social and leisure activities.
Assist me to dress myself.
Prompt me to use the bathroom.
Being aware of my safety when out in the community.
Person specification:
Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.
Essential:
Patient, caring and trustworthy
Reliable, punctual, and vigilant
Previous experience of working with children
Able to work to own initiative
Desirable:
Full UK driving licence and own car with appropriate level of business insurance.
Someone who is prepared to access training as needed.
Summary terms and conditions:
The rate of pay for this position is 12.38 per hour
You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
Hours and days of work: 4 hours every other week. Th exact days and times are not fixed and can be negotiated to accommodate the right candidate's availability.
Exact days and times to be negotiated at interview.
The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
Should this job role include any of the following duties: food preparation, moving & handling, chemical handling (general household cleaning products) or the handling of medication, you will be required to undertake mandatory training.
The post is subject to the following:
A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
Key Responsibilities
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Services
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent