Overview
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
AREA: Darlington
Description: A family is looking to recruit 2 Personal Assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with each of their two sons aged 11 and 13 who both have a range of complex needs.
Hours: Term Time - 6 hours per weekend
School Holidays - 12 hours per week
We are seeking 6 hours support per week, per child each weekend with flexibility regarding whether this support is provided on a Saturday or Sunday. During School Holidays, the support will increase to 12 hours of support provided over 2 days, again with flexibility.
Wage: £12.21 per hour
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
* Support the child to access the community safely and confidently, including parks, leisure activities, shops and other public spaces – gradually building up these experiences.
* Provide personal care, including toileting, changing, and hygiene needs
* To implement communication strategies (e.g. visual supports).
* Support regulation and sensory needs using appropriate strategies and calming techniques.
* Always ensure safety and supervision, especially in relation to pica and behavioural & safety risks.
* Engage the child in play, activities and learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.
* Follow care plans as directed by the family and professionals, examples: assistance with dressing, bathing, personal care, attending social activities, shopping, housework
Essential Criteria
* Previous experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs.
* Consistent and reliable
* Punctual with good time management
* Full, Clean Driving Licence
* Experience with children and/or young adults with ASD
* Experience with children and/or young adults with ADHD
* Experience with children and/or young adults with incontinence care and personal care tasks
* Experience with children and/or young adults with severe learning disabilities
* Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours
* Experience with children and/or young adults with sensory processing needs
* Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours including Positive Behaviour Support
* Experience with children and/or young adults with awareness and management of PICA (eating non-food items)
* Training in de-escalation
Please note, you will need to be willing to undertake training within this role.
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