Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker Job ref. Support Worker PUR-934-544 About the Direct Payment Holder K is a 13 year old boy who has a diagnosis of Autism, combined ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder, he has anxiety and can experience low mood. K is passionate about the universe, astronomy & science he has excellent knowledge in all areas. He also enjoys gaming and likes being outside going for walks. K is not keen on busy environments or large crowds. Hours and rate of pay hours Flexible hours to be used in school holidays/weekends 39.5 hours available at £12.50 per hour. Location West Wratting, Cambridgeshire – CB21 DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. What you would be doing… Support sessions will be a mix of at home and supporting K to access the community to develop his independence and safety skills when in the community. Exploring opportunities to socialise with other young people and develop his social and communication skills. Required skills and experience If you have an interest/knowledge of astronomy & the universe that would be great as you will have an instant connection with K. It is essential that you have an awareness of Autism and the challenges this brings. Someone who is friendly and willing to be interactive in order to improve and develop skills. Someone who is honest & trustworthy with good time keeping skills as K responds well to routine. A good understanding of English is important as K has a vast vocabulary. Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you. * Sponsorship is not available for this role * * No agencies please * Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .