2:1 PA's wanted to support our 10 year old son in Rothwell & surrounding area - LEEDS - LS26
Job Reference (3c758e3a)
Job Tittle: Personal Assistant
Location: Rothwell LS26 & the surrounding area
Hours: Weekends, 2:1 support, initially 10am-2pm to be arranged with Employer. Also additional hours during the school holidays to be arranged with Employer.
To support our son Henry who has a diagnosis of 16p11.2 micro duplication; global developmental delay; epilepsy.
Driver with own vehicle required
We are looking for PA’s to provide 2:1 support for our son, to take him out in the local community to access places such as Tropical World & Lotherton Hall, & to support Henry to access his local park.
Henry uses a manual wheelchair which would be needed for trips of a longer duration. For a trip to the local park, Henry wouldn’t require his wheelchair. Henry is able to communicate verbally to a reasonable degree but will not offer support/guide to the Personal Assistant through all tasks. Henry requires support with his personal care needs and will need support from his PA’s to dress, intimate personal cares and feeding.
Main duties
§ Support Henry to access places in the community
§ Support to source and access activities of interest for Henry and with his hobbies
§ Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering epilepsy rescue medication (training will be provided)
§ Support with his personal cares when required
Are there any essential requirements to consider?
§ Driving licence
§ British Sign Language
§ Skilled in challenging behaviour
§ Childcare Qualification
We look forward to hearing from you!
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Understanding challenging behaviour
First Aid
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep