Overview
Personal Assistant positions are available for two assistants to support a 14-year-old boy with autism and complex needs. The role involves providing 1:1 support to help ensure safety, engagement, and participation in outdoor activities and local community experiences. A car user is essential as the role may include car journeys and outings in the local area.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support to a nonverbal child with autism in outdoor and community settings.
* Support safe activities and help manage risk, including situations where the child may attempt to run away.
* Take the child on outings in the local community; engage in activities involving plants, nature, and outdoor environments.
* Utilise a calm, patient approach to help reduce anxiety and difficulty in busy environments.
* Support driving-related tasks and accompany journeys by car when required.
Requirements
* Experience of working with autism and complex needs.
* Confident in working with children with autism and nonverbal communication.
* Car driver with own vehicle.
* Willingness to undergo on-the-job training.
Working Hours / Pay
3 hours per week during term time and 6 hours per week in school holidays. Pay rate: £14.50 per hour. Mileage reimbursement: £0.40 per mile for up to 20 miles per week.
About the Job
Salary frequency: Monthly. Applicants will be subject to a three-month trial period. An enhanced DBS check will be required at no cost to the applicant. This advert is placed on behalf of a service user; successful applicants will be directly employed by the customer, not by PeoplePlus.
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