PA required for a 16 year old with high anxiety and PDA, in the Chew Valley area Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 307aec62 Main duties: · Support with accessing the community and increasing independence · Allow this young person to take part in social activities with a trustworthy adult allowing them to build upon relationships with their peers Essential Requirements: · DBS Check. · Clean UK driving license and own car essential. · PA will need to be able to use PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) strategies – please see https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ for more information/training can be given. · Must be confident in using de-escalation techniques Personal Qualities and Attributes: · Ability to act in an understanding, patient, trustworthy, calm and non-judgmental manner. · Remain confident, fun, enthusiastic and an outgoing personality. · Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to use them. Pay and Hours Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour Hours: 16 hours per week in school holidays, 12 hours per week term time, with 1 overnight per month if possible Flexibility surrounding days/times worked Start date: October 2023 onwards Key Responsibilities Services Domestic Care Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Understanding challenging behaviour Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com