A female SEN Personal Assistant is required to look after a 4-year-old boy with Autism and Global Development Delay in Harrogate, HG2. The hourly pay rate is £17 per hour.
The boy is non-verbal but will find ways to communicate his needs. He is mobile, enjoys the outdoors, and visiting parks. However, he has no sense of danger and requires close supervision.
Responsibilities
* Assist with personal care tasks such as changing nappies, dressing, and undressing.
* Provide breakfast and dinner (chicken dippers), and assist with his gastrostomy tube for milk and medication.
* Support the child during term time, twice a week, with wraparound care before and after school.
* Cover during school holidays, approximately 3 days a week, with flexible hours.
Candidate Qualities
* Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
* Reliable with good timekeeping.
* Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
* Hygienic, tidy, and well-organized.
* Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.
* Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
* Honest and cheerful.
* Creative.
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
* Able to work to high standards of health and safety.
* Previous experience working with autistic children.
* SEN experience.
* Non-smoker or vaper.
Hours per week: Term time - 8 hours over two days (typically Tuesdays and Thursdays), and holiday time - approximately 24 hours per week over three full days.
A UK driving license and access to a vehicle are desirable but not essential. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and have an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.
Nycil acts on behalf of the employer, and successful applicants will be employed directly and entitled to holiday pay and an employment contract.
We are an equal opportunities employer, but due to the personal assistance required, this position is only open to female applicants under the Equality Act (2010) exception.
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