Personal Assistant for young boy, Norwich NR1 Weekend and occasional evening work @ £15ph Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: c4b198ba Job Description: An opportunity has become available for a Personal Assistant. Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is advisable to refer to these when submitting your application and advise of the days/hours you are available. Job Purpose: This role requires support with various aspects of social care for an autistic, non-verbal 6-year-old boy. Location: Norwich, NR1 Details: - Support during outings (short trips to the park or local walks if suitable) - Supervising and engaging in activities at home (sensory play, games, leisure activities) - Assisting with personal care, including changing nappies, dressing, and hygiene needs - Preparing and assisting with meals/snacks and feeding - Promoting independence and encouraging communication through play - Ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times - Providing respite support for the family The young boy has additional complex needs, and enjoys sensory activities, outdoor walks, one-to-one attention, and benefits from a calm and patient approach. He prefers quiet environments and may find crowded or noisy places overwhelming. Personal Specification: Essential: - Previous experience working with children or young people with additional/complex needs - Ability to assist with personal care needs (dressing, changing, feeding) - Patience, reliability, and good communication skills - Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) - Punctuality and commitment - Reliable Desirable: - Experience supporting children with autism and/or complex needs - An interest in sensory play and child-led activities - Flexibility, creativity, and a nurturing attitude Summary Terms and Conditions - The rate of pay for this position is £15ph - Hours and times of work as follows: Contracted 4 hours per week. Prefer to use hours flexibly: 8 to 10 hours every two weeks rather than weekly. Ideally weekends or occasional evenings, depending on current needs and agreements. - The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks. - Access to free flick training for employed workers. - If this job requires; Manual Handling, Handling of hazardous chemicals and/or Food Handling you will be required undertake annual training. - You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role. The post is subject to the following: - A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer. - Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer. - Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 6 months. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour Autism / Aspergers Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com