Personal Assistant - Experience with Autism required
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to work with me for 6 hours a week in School term time and 10 hours a week in School holidays. I will need someone who has experience with Autism.
I’m a boy, 9 years old and live in Merthyr with my family.
My family and my Social Worker would like for me to gain confidence and independence outside my family home. I would enjoy 1-2-1 play and interaction which will develop my social skills. I need to gain tolerance to a variety of different social locations for example, inside shops, buildings and outdoors. I would also like to play with other children and I enjoy playing out outdoors visiting parks etc.
To enable my independence, I will need a Personal Assistant to spend time each week supporting me to go out in the community. This will be for 6 hours a week in School term time and 10 hours a week in School holidays.
I think I’m already quite independent, but I do struggle to ensure my own safety. I will need reminding to stay safe throughout sessions.
Tasks and Duties
* Promote/ensure my safety awareness
* Promote independence
* Take me out in my local community
* Help me be more sociable and confident away from my family.
* A Car user with vehicle would be desirable
Working Hours / Pay of Rate
6 hours per week term time and 10 hours per week School holidays.
£14 Per Hour and £0.40 pence per mile for mileage.
Type of Person Required
* Trustworthy
* Flexible
* Has experience with severe autism
* Adaptable
* Reliable and honest
* Kind, positive and fun
* A Car user
Training
Full training will be provided in house by the existing PA and family.
About The job
Salary Frequency – Calendar Monthly - By BACS.
Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period.
A DBS check will be required, this will be at no cost to yourself.
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service User. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.