Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker Job ref. Support Worker About the Direct Payment Holder A is an active, excitable and creative 9 year old, with a love of all things arts and crafts. A enjoys drawing and creating comic books and also enjoys being outside and bouncing on the trampoline. A has a diagnosis of Autism & PICA. Hours and rate of pay hours £13.50 per hour, 60 support hours available, to be used flexibly at weekends and holidays, to be discussed with A’s family. Location Bottisham, CB25 area DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. What you would be doing… Supporting A in the home setting, keeping him engaged throughout the day with sensory filled activities. Helping boost A’s confidence, to broaden his interests and support to develop his independence skills. Required skills and experience Knowledge of Autism and PICA is essential, along with experience in supporting someone with challenging behaviours. The person must be vigilant and highly aware in order to assess the environment and ensure A’s safety. They should have a kind and caring nature, be active, and be happy to get involved in the things J enjoys to help him stay engaged. They also need to be able to assess situations and adjust activities accordingly if A becomes heightened or disengaged. 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 .