Job Reference
(0ddbb) Job reference (CRS-H, P) We are looking to employ a Personal Assistant for our 11-year-old son, who lives in Bedale.
You will need to have experience of children with autism, especially PDA (pathological demand avoidance) and OCD. You will need to be able to help our son manage social interactions with peers and a sense of personal safety when around other children.
You must be energetic, have good communication skills, a sense of humour and patience. A driving licence would be preferable as taking him on days out would also be required.
Examples of activities to do are :
● be to escort our son to various parks within walking distance. He may take a bike or scooter. Play games and use the park facilities.● To escort him on bus rides into Northallerton or other destinations agreed prior. ● To escort him to places of interest and eat out if possible.● To take him swimming.● During bad weather take part in gaming within our home. Gaming knowledge would be beneficial especially Fortnite, Minecraft and Teardown.● Help our son take our dogs for walks, allowing him to bond more positively with them.
The hourly rate will be £12.10 per hour. There will be no expectations for any personal care for him.Hours will be 12 hours per week during term time and 14 hours a week during school holiday periods. We are looking for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3pm to 7pm, collecting him from his school in Bedale. During school holidays the days will be the same but earlier in the day (i.e 12pm to 5pm for 2 days and then 12pm to 4pm for the third). There will be some flexibility regarding days but Tuesdays term time will definitely be essential. There may also be some weekend work accompanying the family on days out.
All expenses will be reimbursed where necessary (i.e entry for swimming, food and drink for our son)..
You will be entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year (pro rata) but you will be required to take 2weeks to coincide with our holiday periods (usually last two weeks of August)..This post is subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance. for further information and an application form please contact via UKCIL. Services
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