Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments.
A little about myself:
I am a four-year-old little boy, and I live at home with my parents who take great care of me. I am diagnosed with Global Development Delay, ASD and display signs of Pica. Pica putting non-food items into my mouth which can heighten the risk of choking. It is so important that I am supervised well. I love being outdoors, going to the park, bouncing on a trampoline and soft play areas. I am a busy boy and need assistance when out in the community to keep me safe. I am nonverbal but I can communicate my wants and needs through leading and pointing. Sometimes I can become upset if I am unable to communicate what I want. I am looking for someone to support me to access the things I like and allow my parents some rest as I do not sleep very well at night.
Driver required to take me out.
Female preferred.
Hours of work
4 hours during term time.
6 hours during school holidays.
Hours to be worked preferably on a Wednesday/Thursday in the afternoon.
Rate of pay.
£12.75
Essential:
I need you to:
• To ensure my safety when out in the community. I need to be closely watched, someone to always be around me and holding hands is important.
• I have no sense of danger and need help to cross the roads.
• Due to my limited understanding, I struggle with verbal instructions, I need to be guided and shown what to do.
• I am doubly incontinent and need to support with my personal care.
• I am a limited eater; my parents will guide you with knowing what I will and will not eat.
• I love going to the beach; however, I will want to play in the sea, despite the weather and what I am wearing. It is important to know that I can struggle with coming away from the beach because I love it so much. This can result in me refusing to move.
• I love to explore, and it is so important that the person who I am with knows to take their time with me, allow me to explore and go at my own pace, if not I can throw myself to the floor and refuse to move. Being distracted by something that motivates me can help me to come back around.
Desirable
I’d prefer if:
• You were female.
• You have previous experience of working with children with additional needs.
• To be fit and active and have lots of energy to cope with my demands.
I’d like support with:
• Accessing activities that I love to do.
• Being able to be kept safe when out in the community.
• Having fun and enjoyable times whilst away from my parents.
I will need my PA to:
Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality.
Be confident, mature and have patience.
Be dependable and arrive on time.
Be friendly with an easy-going manner.
Be adaptable and flexible.
Be supportive but not take over.
Have business insurance on your car to take clients out.
Concerning the position
A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.
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