We are looking for a Personal Support Assistant to support a wonderful, engaging young man who has a diagnosis of Angelman Syndrome, which affects his learning, communication, behaviour and sleep.
He has severe asthma and is allergic to grass, pollen, penicillin and dust. He always carries an EpiPen with him to be used in an emergency. His verbal communication is limited, can become frustrated and has some behavioural issues at times.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Availability and Hours
* Term Time – 39 weeks per year: 20 hours per week (8:00–09:30 am Monday‑Friday 1:1 support at home and to get to school). 3pm–6pm teatime support – collect from school 3 times a week.
* School Holidays – 13 weeks per year: 26 hours per week.
* Weekend support – 52 weeks per year: 5 hours on a 2:1 (either Saturday or Sunday) for social support in the community.
* Holiday Day Care – 13 weeks per year (14 weeks in 2026): 8 hours on a 2:1 for social support in the community.
* 10 hours per week on a 1:1 to support him & Mum on family days out.
Pay
£13.25 per hour (upgradable).
Qualifications and Requirements
* Able to drive and hold a full driving licence.
* Excellent communicator.
* Reliable and trustworthy.
* Able to make risk assessments.
* Able to safely administer medication in line with health care advice.
* First Aid qualified.
* Familiar with allergies and administration of EpiPen in line with his Allergy Care Plan.
* Behaviour support and de‑escalation skills.
He benefits from male support as he responds well to the company of men. His interests include playing on his PlayStation, going out for walks, 10‑pin bowling and being in a car for a drive. It’s important that the PA has lots of energy, a bubbly personality, is easy‑going and shares similar interests.
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