Hours: Flexible time commitment averaging 3 hours per week or 6 hours per fortnight
Rate: £12.21 per hour
Area: York
Are you lively and energetic?
Do you have a sense of fun and adventure?
Do you enjoy working with young people?
You could be the person that we are looking for!
Our 15-year-old son is cheeky, lively and knows what he likes. We are looking for an assistant to support him to socialise, develop friendships and enjoy life in our local community. This role is required because he has a learning disability (due to Autism and Down Syndrome) and is unable to verbally communicate or keep himself safe.
Some of the things that he may need support with include:
1. Communication using Makaton and/or an AAC app on his iPad
2. Visits to the toilet (changing soiled nappies if required) and support with toilet training.
3. Support to use cutlery including cutting up food if out for a meal/snack
4. Support to make appropriate choices in everyday life; e.g. selecting food
5. Cleaning face/hands after eating if necessary
6. Going to the park and supporting on play equipment, bike/trike rides
7. Playing football or other organised group sports or afterschool activity
8. Supporting him in out of school activities
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This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.