Overview
Two Personal Assistants required for a young male. Our client is looking for two personal assistants for their son, who requires support accessing the community and with recreational activities, as well as with some personal care. Support is to be provided in a 2:1 capacity. Our client’s son has Level 3 Autism and is non-verbal in communication.
Responsibilities
* Provide support accessing the community and with recreational activities, as well as with some personal care.
* Prioritise safety and remain alert, due to run-risk behaviours and limited ability to identify danger.
* Engage in activities such as clay modelling, water-related activities, indoor play areas, building activities, and dinosaur-themed interests.
* Be physically strong to manage challenging behaviour when needed; be assertive when necessary, as well as engaging, creative and fun.
* Work hours: 3 hours per week during term time (outside of school hours, ideally on weekends) and 6 hours per week during half term, with negotiable half-term hours.
* Role is paid at £12.21 per hour.
* Based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.
* DBS enhanced clearance required (to be funded by us).
* To apply, email a copy of your CV to gboardman@hull-cvs.co.uk and quote reference 016.
Qualifications
* Experience working with individuals with autism and non-verbal communication.
* Ability to work flexibly, maintain safety, and respond to challenging behaviours with calm and appropriate actions.
* Physical fitness to support activities and personal care.
* Reliable, compassionate, patient, and able to engage creatively with activities the client enjoys.
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