Overview
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old boy living in the HU5 area of Hull. He is non-verbal but friendly and engages well with others. He enjoys listening to music, being outdoors, running freely and playing interactively, and the company of adults. He prefers not to feel confined and needs space. Constant supervision is essential as he lacks awareness of danger. Support will include personal care and help with feeding and toileting, as he does not initiate these independently.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care and help with feeding and toileting as required.
* Offer supervision to ensure safety and support his engagement in activities.
* Support him in activities he enjoys while respecting his need for space.
Qualifications
* A kind, patient, and attentive personality.
* A willingness to learn; training will be provided.
* Experience with children who have Down syndrome or similar needs is an advantage, but not essential.
Details
* Ref: REF CX450
* Location: HU5
* Rate of pay: £12.21
* Hours: 3 hours per week during school term with an additional 12 hours per week during school holidays
* 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. 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 completing the application form in the ‘Apply to be a PA’ section of the website, then 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 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 decide which candidates to progress; in most cases they will contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
* Choices and Rights are not the employer; they act on the employer’s behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from your employment. We are not an agency.
* Personal Data Processing: Information on GDPR compliance is available on our website or by requesting a copy of the Hull Privacy Policy. When you apply via the PA DATABASE, we take that as consent to process your data.
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