Overview
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support my 12 year old son. My son is non-speaking and has Global Development Delay and medically controlled Epilepsy. He is lovely, funny and affectionate, who can be fairly challenging at times. The right person will be enthusiastic and engage fully with my son. Be willing to suggest activities indoor and outdoor alongside my son’s established favourites places to visit.
Responsibilities
* Engage with my son and support his daily activities, both indoors and outdoors.
* Suggest and participate in suitable activities in line with his interests.
* Ensure constant supervision when needed and keep him safe.
* Respond to cues and adapt plans as necessary, while being physically able to manage his needs.
Qualifications and Qualities
* Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities (essential).
* Energetic, fun-loving, proactive, patient, positive and extremely empathetic.
* Physically fit and able to adapt plans; confident in water.
* PVG Scheme Membership or Scheme Update will be required (candidates will be expected to cover the cost).
Logistics
Rate of Pay: £16.50 per hour, 8 hours per week, with overtime available and lots of extra hours during school holidays.
Saturday: 5 hours (start time ideally 10 am, flexible)
Wednesday: 3 hours paid to take my son swimming at the local swimming pool.
Start date: ASAP.
Full driving license and own car is essential (expenses will be paid).
How to apply
For more details please contact: infoed@takectrl.org.uk or call 0141 776 2219. Quoting reference – DC/YB.02.25.
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