Overview
A confident and patient Personal Assistant is required to join a team of PAs supporting a disabled 28 year old man in the HU9 area of the city. He has autism, ADHD, OCD and experiences communication difficulties. He is unable to communicate verbally and uses non-verbal communication and therefore his PAs will need to encourage him to use his Now and Next Cards and PECS (Picture exchange communication system. Personal care is involved. Full training and support will be given.
Outings and activities
He needs some encouragement to get out and leave the house but when he gets out enjoys going to the beach, the parks (particularly the bikes in East Park), going out for lunch and swimming. He also enjoys indoor activities such as sensory play, early learning, jigsaws and playing. He has a mobility car which the PA will need to be able to drive.
Position details
* Hours: Up to 32 hours per week available (can be negotiated at interview)
* Location: HU9 area
* Rate of pay: £12.21
* Vacancies: 1 – 2 (to work alongside existing PAs)
* Reference: ACX004
How to apply
Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk. Apply for individual vacancies directly though the Job Search section on the website (if looking on Find a Job click the ‘Apply Now’ button for direct link). Fill in the apply now section and upload a CV and/or a covering letter (if on mobile view, the ‘Apply Now’ button is at the very bottom of the page). Apply for multiple vacancies by completing the application form in the ‘Apply to be a PA’ section of the website. You must then email admin@choicesandrights.org.uk with your name and the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for. Send a printed application or CV & covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ. You must include the references of the jobs you wish to apply for.
Important information
The above vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/ representative. They receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative; they will choose which candidates to progress and in most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Data processing
Personal Data Processing: Information in relation to personal data processing and our compliance with GDPR can be found on our website or by requesting a copy of our Hull Privacy Policy. When you apply via the PA DATABASE, we take that as consent to process your data.
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