PA required to support 11-year-old in Oldfield Park area of Bath.
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: bd82271b
Support required for 11-year-old girl who lives with her mum and older sister in Bath, who will be in the house at the time of support. We are looking for a friendly, compassionate female PA who has experience with autistic children with selective mutism.
The successful candidate will have experience of female presentations of autism and atypical presentations of autism such as PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), as well as experience with children who suffer from chronic constipation and demand avoidance.
The ideal PA will provide therapeutic support and have the flexibility to be child-led, engaging in the child’s interests through creative activities such as art and music. By creating a trusting relationship, it will empower the child to self-advocate.
Details
Location: Oldfield Park, Bath
Hours: 2 hours per week during term time & 4 hours per week during school holidays.
Pay: £11.44 per hour, paid through the PAYE scheme.
Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time).
Start Date: ASAP.
Duties to be discussed in full at interview but include creative play and meal preparation for a gluten-free diet.
Essential Requirements
- DBS Check – To be funded by employer.
- Must be female PA due to personal care requirements.
- Clean driving license and own car.
- Experience with autistic children, particularly selective mutism and PDA.
Personal Qualities & Attributes Required
- Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Excellent timekeeping.
- Good communication and social skills.
- Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to act in an understanding, patient, and calm manner.
Shifts:
- Saturdays - 2 hours per week during term time & 4 hours per week during school holidays.
Please note this advert has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not WECIL.
Equality Act 2010
This advert complies with the Equality Act 2010 Part 1, schedule 9 as it is a ‘genuine occupational requirement’.
Key Responsibilities
Services
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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