Job Summary
We are looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) for a young boy in the HU7 area during the school holidays. The role involves supporting the boy with personal care and accompanying him to community activities, with a strong focus on meeting his individual needs and preferences.
Responsibilities
* Assist with personal care, including toilet use, dressing and undressing.
* Accompany the boy to the community, including ice‑skating sessions, trampoline parks and quiet SEN sessions.
* Support the boy while he is in a wheelchair or being carried, ensuring he remains safe and comfortable.
* Help manage his sensitivity to noise and small children; stay calm and respond appropriately if he becomes distressed.
* Support the boy in self‑regulation, such as using his weighted jacket when needed.
* Establish a trusting relationship; initial meetings will include the boy and his mother.
* Maintain a clean, safe environment, avoiding noisy tasks when the boy is present.
Requirements
Applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is met by the local authority.
Job Details
Reference: CX844
Location: HU7
Rate: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 4 hours per week – school holidays only (13 weeks per year)
Vacancies: 1
How to Apply
1. Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk (direct link: padatabase.org.uk or via the ‘Apply Now’ button on the website).
2. Send your CV and/or covering letter to admin@choicesandrights.org.uk, including the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for.
3. Alternatively send the CV and covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ, with the job references.
All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative. If you have not heard from the employer within 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
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