Job description/reference GS- GM- CCC-Kinmel bay Closing date:4-11-2025 Job Title:Female Personal Assistant/Childrens Support Worker (This job advertisement for females only falls as an Exception Under the Equality Act 2010) Hours per week: 4 hours weekly during term time increasing to 12 hours during school holidays (hours to be worked flexibly and mutually agreed in advance) Location: KINMEL BAY Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour About me: I am very happy a 9-year-old girl, whose nature and is both loving and affectionate towards her family and familiar people. I have Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, significant sensory difficulties, and a profound learning disability. I am looking to recruit a support worker who is kind, reliable and patient who can help develop independent living skills and to take part in activities in the community to widen my social horizon and experiences. There are 12 hours double handed hours available each week during all school holidays. Days and times to be agreed at interview. What you can expect from me: A safe, friendly, and welcoming workplace where you will be valued. Flexibility with working hours Supervision and support. Access to training and learning opportunities. 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) Competitive rates of pay Knowing that you make a difference to my quality of life. The kind of person I am looking for is someone who: Have previous experience of working with people living with autism and a learning disability. It would be an advantage but not necessary to have knowledge of using visuals to aid understanding. Will promote and support confidence and independence. Has a person-centered approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals. Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be always maintained. Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency. Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable. Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non-judgmental emotional support. Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the family, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role. Can work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required. Task and duties, to include any or all the following: To provide support and build up a trusting relationship. To take part in social activities, provide sensory opportunities and be open to trying new things. To improve this young person's social and life skills and promote independent living skills. This young person is non-verbal but can use some gestures to make her wishes known and can lead carers to what she wants. Although she has some food intolerances, she will eat most foods but cannot verbally express her preferences. She does not use a knife and fork, instead she uses her fingers. This young person has no sense of danger, particularly stranger danger and will approach people she does not know. She has very limited understanding of the world around her and no traffic awareness She must be always supervised, particularly by roads; the PA must always hold her hand or fasten her safely in her disability buggy. Positive self-esteem and self-confidence should be promoted whilst undertaking any activities. She enjoys swimming, walking, going to the beach and the park. This young person can display behaviors of concern under certain circumstances; she does get anxious around other children, in particular neuro typical children and she can be unsure of animals, in particular dogs. Personal care will be required - to be carried out in a sensitive and caring manner. Any other duties which may fall within the scope of this role, to be discussed and mutually agreed. The role is dependent upon a DBS and 2 references. We are not able to offer sponsorship so proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential. Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment. The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.