Overview
We are looking for a Personal Assistant for a little seven-year-old boy. A woman would be preferred but Gran is willing to look at anyone who applies.
Hours and location: 4 hours per week in each school holiday, Area: South Shields. Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum. Rates of pay: Age related national minimum wage, up to £12.90 per hour.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care as Logan is in nappies and cannot reliably toilet himself.
* Assist with mobility and safety, as he uses a buggy and may crawl on hands and knees; be aware he has limited road sense.
* Facilitate activities at home or in the park/garden, including playing with noisy toys or watching programmes like Mr Tumble, and going out for tea or soft play.
* Use distraction and consistent boundaries; a firm ‘no’ may be required to manage behaviour.
* Support communication; Logan is nonverbal and communicates through hand leading, pointing, some Makaton, and gestures.
About Logan
Logan has a diagnosis of 22Q Chromosome deletion (DiGeorge Syndrome) and other health conditions that impact learning. He is cheeky and loving, usually good with people other than Gran, but can push boundaries.
Logan can be distracted by sensory input and does not like the word ‘no’ or not getting what he wants.
Requirements
* Experience working with children with complex needs or health conditions is preferred.
* Ability to manage risk and ensure safety in day-to-day activities.
* Willingness to work during school holidays; local travel within South Shields as needed.
* Right to work in the U.K. at the start of employment.
Other information
There would be some personal care as Logan is in nappies, and does not know when he needs the toilet. He cannot walk very well and uses a buggy to get around.
Logan enjoys spending time at home or outdoors and has preferences including no cucumber and avoiding messy play.
Gran is doing a great job, but a Personal Assistant would help greatly during the school holidays.
Applications
If you are unable to complete an application online, you can request one by forwarding your name and address to self.directedsupportteam@southtyneside.gov.uk quoting the reference number you wish to apply for, and you will be sent one out in the post. CVs will not be accepted. All applications will be forwarded onto the individual service user/employer.
Please note this vacancy is not employed through South Tyneside Council but through the individual service user.
Legal and closing information
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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