Job Role
Male PA with Car and Valid UK Driving Licence (Carer Support for a 16-year-old with Autism) Salford- KP-SC-001
Job Description
We're looking for a compassionate and understanding male Personal Carer to support a 16-year-old boy with autism. This role focuses on providing supervision and gentle guidance to ensure his safety and well-being during daily activities and outings.
The ideal candidate will be:
* Male, to provide appropriate support and companionship.
* Patient and Understanding: Comfortable working with an individual with limited verbal communication and comprehension.
* Observant: Able to notice cues and anticipate needs, especially regarding hunger, hydration, and sensory input.
* Calm and Reassuring: Able to remain composed and unalarmed by sensory‑seeking behaviours.
* Reliable and Punctual: Consistent in providing support as scheduled.
* Active and Engaged: Willing to participate/supervise in outdoor activities like walking, swimming, and cycling.
Contract Type
Part Time, Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities
Your primary role will be to provide attentive supervision and support during various activities. This includes:
* Supervision during Activities: Accompanying him on walks, tram rides, and city centre explorations, ensuring his safety and engagement.
* Encouraging Hydration and Meals: Gently reminding him to drink water and eat snacks or meals, especially since he can get grumpy when hungry.
* Understanding Sensory Needs: Being aware that he may need to jump or move a few steps ahead as part of his sensory diet. It’s important not to be alarmed by these movements, as he will return once stimulated.
* Responding to Needs: Being responsive to his communicated needs, particularly for toilet breaks.
* Promoting Independence: Supporting his existing independence in self‑care while providing necessary oversight. This also includes gradually encouraging him to walk independently without holding hands, building on the progress he’s already made with dad.
Specific Requirements
* Must possess a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.
* Current DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Advert Details
* Hourly Rate: £12.21
* Hours Per Week: 16 hours termtime and 26 hours in termtime.
* How will the hours be used: We require 26 hours of support per week during Holidays and 16 during term time, and there’s flexibility for Client's dad and the Personal Carer to mutually agree on how these hours are best spent. This allows for adaptability in scheduling and activities to suit Client's preferences and the PA’s availability, ensuring a beneficial and engaging experience for both.
* Employer requires transport? Yes
#J-18808-Ljbffr