Overview
A family in the HU5 area are looking for caring and reliable Personal Assistant for their 11-year-old son, Richard. He has Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Delay and is awaiting an Autism and ADHD assessment. The hours are 4½ hours per week, although the hours can be used flexibly within the 4 weekly pay period.
Responsibilities
* Provide constant supervision to Richard as he has no safety awareness and ensure measures are in place to keep him safe.
* Support and participate in activities he enjoys, including driving in the car, walks in the woods followed by hot chocolate, gaming, swimming and bowling.
* Support communication using Makaton Sign Language; experience with Makaton is preferred.
* Manage peanut allergy; training will be provided and epinephrine (EpiPen) administration will be required as needed.
* Use a car and access to a vehicle; mileage costs to be met by the employer.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Car driver with access to a vehicle preferred.
* Experience with Makaton is preferred.
* Willingness to undergo DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks; the cost is borne by the local authority/employer.
* Training will be provided for safety and medical needs.
* Understanding of working with a child with FASD and Developmental Delay; Autism/ADHD assessment pending.
Details
* Location: HU5 area
* Rate of pay: £16 per hour
* Hours: 4½ hrs per week (flexible)
* Vacancies: 1
How to apply
* Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk
* Apply for individual vacancies directly through the Job Search section on the website (Find a Job: click the Apply Now button for direct link). Upload a CV and/or a covering letter.
* To apply for multiple vacancies, complete the application form in the “Apply to be a PA” section and email admin@choicesandrights.org.uk with your name and the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for.
* Send a printed application or CV & covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ. 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, who will choose which candidates to progress; in most cases they 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.
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