Overview
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Responsibilities
* Support a neurodiverse 8 year old son with communication support needs, in the home and in the local community.
* Assess risk and ensure safety, given reduced awareness of dangers.
* Provide support with personal care (mainly prompting).
* Initially provide support within the home, then help access social activities in the community (with a parent present).
* Support needs are aligned with the child’s interests (construction toys, police cars, drawing, puzzles).
Details
* Location: Kirkintilloch area
* Hours: 1 afternoon (4 hours) per week plus 8 hours during school holidays
* Flexibility around days/hours (discuss at interview or beforehand)
* Pay: £13.60 per hour
Qualifications and Requirements
* Must be physically fit
* Previous support experience is desirable but not essential
* Driving license preferable (car provided by employer)
* PVG Scheme membership required by the successful applicant; cost covered by the employer
How to Apply
Think you’d be a good match? We’d love to hear from you. For an application pack or more information please contact Take Control on:
0141 776 2219
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