Overview
Female Personal Assistant needed to help a 16-year-old young woman with an alternative lifestyle access social activities at the Warren Youth Centre and develop new hobbies. A 16-year-old young woman with an alternative lifestyle, who likes dyed hair and body piercings, is looking for a young (up to 25-year-old) female Personal Assistant for 4 hours per week (with a view to increase). She wants to attend the Warren Youth Centre (hence the age restriction) and to develop new friendships and hobbies. She likes going out, listening to music, video games and has a dark sense of humour. The young woman has epilepsy and autism and at times, can have high levels of anxiety. The PA will need to take time to build trust and establish a positive working relationship. Driver preferred.
Responsibilities
* Support the young person to access social activities and develop new friendships and hobbies.
* Assist with planning and accompanying to activities at the Warren Youth Centre.
* Promote safety and well-being, building trust and a positive working relationship.
* Provide transport support as required (driver preference).
* Support during times of anxiety or sensory needs, in a respectful and supportive manner.
Details
* Location: HU3 area
* Reference: CX783
* Rate of pay: £14.03
* Hours: 4 hrs per week in school time; 8 hours in school holidays (with aim to increase). Ideal days: Monday (5pm – 9pm) and Saturdays (12 – 8pm)
* Vacancies: 1
* Driver preferred
How to apply
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Send a printed application or CV & covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ. You must include the references of the jobs you wish to apply for.
Important Information: The above vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/ representative. They receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, they will choose which candidates to progress and in most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
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