A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 11-year-old girl living in the Miskin area. I live with my parents, and my brother and our 2 cats. I like yoga balls, trampolines, balloons and shopping.
I am seeking a personal assistant to support me out in the local community. I have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD and I am non-verbal.
I struggle to recognise risks and keep myself safe so will require support in this area, I usually go out with family but I am looking forward to gain some independence and developing my social skills without my family. I can become overstimulated and may display behaviours that challenge, so need two people with me at all times.
I am non-verbal but can communicate in other ways - I use my tablet and sound/gesture to show what I want.
PURPOSE OF JOB
To support and assist me out in the local community. Developing social and communication skills. You will work alongside a second person, 2:1.
HOURS OF WORK
6 hours per month
Hours worked flexibly by prior arrangement
RATE OF PAY
£14.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.
TASKS INVOLVED
1. Taking me swimming or to the park
2. I like to go and see chickens
3. I enjoy going shopping to buy toys
4. I like going for food to McDonalds or somewhere that serves steak
5. High level of supervision required
6. Support her to navigate the environment safely and reduce risk of harm
7. Recognising my emotional triggers (crying babies or waiting for example) and re-directing me where appropriate
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
8. An outgoing and bubbly personality
9. Active and energetic to keep up with me
10. Someone who is able to encourage me to become independent
11. Someone who is responsible and sensible and able to keep me safe
12. Ability to understand/recognise if I display behaviours that challenge
13. Have necessary skills to distract and re-direct if I become distressed
14. Experience working with complex needs and communication difficulties
15. Able to work alongside another person