Overview
I am a teenage boy who has global development delay, psychosis which is managed with medication and a chromosomal deletion which brings a variety of special needs. I enjoy history and ancestry and enjoy asking questions on anything, sometimes they can be personal. I am a funny boy who enjoys singing. I love going to charity shops and love eating, which needs to monitored. I have dyspraxia and hypermobility and walking can sometimes be hard for me. Sometimes I need support with social norms, like asking appropriate questions. I need help looking out for danger, and need support building up my independence skills.
Driver required to take me out.
Male / female preferred.
Hours of work: Evenings and/or weekends.
Rate of pay: £12.75
Essential responsibilities
* Take me out in the community to build my independence and social skills.
* Taking me out to do activities that I enjoy like going to the gym, going to charity shops.
Desirable qualifications
* You have experience working with children with complex needs.
* You had some knowledge of psychosis.
Support with medication
I’d like support with taking my medication when needed (training and support provided).
Personal qualifications for the PA
* 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 open minded and doesn’t take offense easily and can manage awkward social interactions positively.
* 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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