Overview
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support our son with his sport and social activities. He is a lively 6-year-old who faces daily challenges. No two days will be the same.
Responsibilities
* Support him during after-school activities during term time; shifts during school holidays will be mutually agreed in advance.
* Assist with personal care and continence issues as part of the role.
* Support him when he participates in swimming; you must be a confident swimmer.
* Engage with his interests and activities outdoors and with crafts (e.g., Spider-Man).
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience dealing with children with autism, speech and language difficulties and PDA.
* Excellent communication skills and patience.
* Confident swimmer.
Terms & Conditions
* Enhanced DBS check required; no cost to the applicant.
* Two satisfactory references must be provided on request.
* Trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.
* Wages paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided.
* You must be eligible to work in the UK; document checks will be conducted prior to commencement.
* You will receive annual leave entitlement and all other statutory entitlements per contract; you will also be issued with a Personal Assistant Handbook on commencement.
* Mandatory training identified as relevant to this post; cost of mandatory training is met through the direct payment.
How to apply
Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a good chance of being shortlisted for this position; if you wish to update your current DBS please visit the DBS Update Service at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
Direct Payments This post is advertised on behalf of an individual employer; you will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.
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