Autism Care Assistant for 12 year old girl P/T @ £11.30 per hour - LS16 - LEEDS - LS16
Job Reference (9772d689)
Job title: Personal assistant (PA)
Location: Adel, Leeds
Job purpose:
To enable our 12 year old daughter E to live as independently as possible. An experienced PA is required to care for E when she comes home from school and to help her access activities according to special interests.
Normal working pattern is Mon-Wed – 15:00 – 18:00 but there may be some additional ad-hoc hours from time to time.
No over-nights or personal care required.
About the employer:
Our daughter E, is a 12 year old autistic girl with learning disabilities. E is generally happy and has a great sense of humour. She enjoys gaming, watching movies, trampolining and shopping. She has a dog called Rosie, who she loves very much and likes to take for a walk.
E is entering her second year at secondary school in September and we need someone to support her after school, Mon-Weds. She will be transported home via mini bus. Her 14 year old sister will also be in the house but is independent.
E will need help with reading practice, cooking and general home activities.
E can need help to regulate her emotions through predictable routine patterns e.g. knowing what will happen and in what order.
Main duties:
§ Direction e.g. getting out of school uniform/dressed for bed
§ Reading and writing practice
§ Attend medical appointments (occasional)
§ Do hobbies such as dog walking, play games
§ Attend social events such as going the cinema or trampolining (occasionally)
§ Light domestic chores e.g. preparing dinner, washing/ironing, taking E to the shop (walking distance)
These activities will vary from day to day.
Type of person we are looking for:
§ Experienced PA with an interest in social care
§ Must be able to build a good relationship but able to set clear boundaries for acceptable behaviour
§ Good sense of humour and flexibility required
§ Able to support Eve to regulate her emotions, particularly when she’s displaying challenging behaviour e.g. meltdowns
§ Must like friendly dogs
§ Driver with own car, preferable but not essential
§ A good understanding of autism and learning disabilities would be an advantage
§ DBS checked
What you can expect to receive:
We are a very easy going family. We will provide full assistance at the beginning of your employment to show you where everything is and train you on the job.
Hours of work:
Mon – Weds – 15:00-18:00
Some weeks additional hours may be available but not expected.
Rate of pay:
£11.30 per hour
Skills, qualifications and experience:
§ Driving licence
§ Car and appropriate insurance
§ Able to swim (in case you ever go swimming)
§ Confidentiality
§ Good communicator
§ Good at building relationships
§ Likes dogs – friendly cockapoo – non-shedding
Preferred:
§ Understanding of autism and autistic traits
§ Computer literate
§ Good communicator
§ Likes dogs or other pets
§ A good listener
§ Ability to support people with behaviours which challenge.
Services
Meal Preparation
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Understanding challenging behaviour
First Aid
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep