Two PAs needed for a fun-loving boy for 6hrs pw term time & 12hrs in school holidays HU5 area Two Personal Assistant (PAs) are required to support a fun-loving 11year old boy in the HU5 area of Hull. He loves to go to the park, go swimming and on local bus rides. He likes to go outside for a walk when he is overwhelmed. He loves nursery rhymes with action. He also wants a tight hug when he is stressed or upset. The PAs will support mum with caring for this boy and will take instructions from mum. He will need support to go to the toilet; he does not acknowledge the feelings that indicate he needs to go to the toilet, so he needs to be taken to the toilet frequently so he does not have accidents outdoors. The PA will need to be patient and understanding of this boy’s needs and training or experience of supporting young people with Autism would be beneficial. He is non-verbal, but can take simple instruction. He uses vocal stimming sounds to show when he is feeling emotional, how he feels and if he needs something. Car drivers with access to their own transport would be preferred. The successful applicant will be prepared to have a DBS check. “Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.” Please quote Ref: REF CX605 Location: HU5 Rate of pay: £12.21ph Hours: 6 hours a week in school term time, 12 hours in school holiday time, days to be negotiated Vacancies: 2 How to apply Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk Apply for individual vacancies directly though the Job Search section on the website (if looking on Find a Job click the ‘Apply Now’ button for direct link). Fill in the apply now section and upload a CV and/or a covering letter (if on mobile view, the ‘Apply Now’ button is at the very bottom of the page) Apply for multiple vacancies by sending a copy of your CV and/or a covering letter to admin@choicesandrights.org.uk with your name and the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for. Send your CV and/or covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ. You must include the references of the jobs you wish to apply for. Important Information The above vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/ representative. They receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, they will choose which candidates to progress and it most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful. It is important to note that Choices and Rights are not the employer, we act on the employer’s behalf and we cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from your employment. We are not an agency. Personal Data Processing Information in relation to personal data processing and our compliance with GDPR can be found on our website or by requesting a copy of our Hull Privacy Policy. When you apply via the PA DATABASE, we take that as consent to process your data. [awsmjobs]