I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support my 6-year-old son who is non-verbal and has a diagnosis of autism with global development delay. He loves to go to the park, soft play, Science Centre, swimming as well as other activities.
Main Duties:
* Provide sensitive emotional support - promoting choice and encouraging new experiences.
* Accompany to take part in social and leisure activities as and when appropriate.
Essential Characteristics:
· Caring attitude and will treat him with respect and dignity.
· Life or work experience with children with autism and additional support needs.
· He can, at times, display behaviours that challenge so having the ability, patience and understanding to support him when this happens.
· During school holidays hours will vary so the ability to be flexible.
· PVG membership will be required.
Desirable Characteristics:
· Driver with access to own car would be preferred.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 6 per week
Work Location: In person