Overview
PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED – TO SUPPORT A 12 YEAR OLD BOY WITH AUTISM & HEARING IMPEDIMENT WHO HAS A COCHLEAR IMPLANT. Armley area, LEEDS. 12 – 6 hours per week during term time and 8 hours in school holidays; weekends to be discussed with Employer. £12.40 per hour.
A PA who uses British Sign Language (BSL) would be advantageous; however, the PA can also use symbols and would be supported by the Employer.
A car driver with a full UK driving licence and their own vehicle is preferred but not essential.
The successful PA will support the boy with accessing the community, including parks, swimming, and buses, and sometimes the PA will support him at home as he likes to play with LEGO, bubbles, marbles, spinner toys, and his toy cars.
The PA would need to ensure he is fully supported 1:1 at all times, including road safety. The PA would be required to support him with his personal cares when needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Moving & Handling
* Understanding challenging behaviour
* Food Hygiene
* First Aid
* Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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