Overview
A Personal Assistant is needed for a fun-loving boy for 6 hours per week term time and 12 hours in school holidays, HU5 area.
The PA will support mum with caring for this boy and will take instruction from mum. The boy enjoys going to the park, swimming, and local bus rides. He also likes to go outside for a walk when overwhelmed and enjoys nursery rhymes with action. He likes a tight hug when he is stressed or upset.
Responsibilities
* Support a 10-year-old boy in the HU5 area of Hull and assist with daily activities as directed by mum.
* Participate in outings such as park visits, swimming, and local bus rides; support outdoor walks when he is overwhelmed.
* Assist with toilet routines, taking him to the toilet as needed to reduce accidents outdoors.
* Provide a calm, patient, and supportive environment; respond to his needs with understanding of Autism.
* Follow training or guidance related to supporting young people with Autism (training beneficial but not mandatory).
Qualifications and Requirements
* Patience and understanding of the boy's needs; autism experience or training would be beneficial.
* He is non-verbal but can follow simple instructions.
* A driver with access to own transport is preferred.
* Prepared to undergo a DBS check.
Additional Information
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.
Choices and Rights are not the employer; we act on the employer’s behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from your employment. We are not an agency.
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