Overview
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and attentive Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 16-year-old young person with autism. This role requires constant supervision and a calm, positive approach at all times.
Responsibilities
* Provide constant supervision to ensure safety at all times
* Support with daily activities and routines
* Take him out to activities and help him enjoy his interests
* Encourage happiness, confidence, and engagement
* Supervise personal care tasks including: Toileting; Eating; Washing hands
* Monitor behaviour and wellbeing throughout the day
* Managing meltdowns
* Remain calm and use positive language
* Ensure he is kept safe
* Do not say anything that may escalate the situation
* Allow time for him to settle in a safe, quiet area
* Gently divert attention when appropriate
* Hardworking, patient, and always alert
* Kind, understanding, and calm under pressure
Qualifications
* Experience working with children or young people with autism (essential)
* Autism training (preferred)
* Able to use positive behaviour support strategies
* Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Comfortable providing 1:1 support and supervision at all times
Details
* Hourly Rate: £13.26
* Hours Per Week: 4 hours term time and 6 hours during holidays
* How will the hours be used: Flexible, mostly weekends
* Employer requires transport? Yes
About Me
* 16-year-old teenager with autism
* Speech delay
* Has no sense of danger and requires supervision at all times
* Enjoys Disney Cars, swimming, cinema trips, parks, walks, trampolining, and horses
* Can experience meltdowns (currently on new medication)
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