Non-Term time PA required for 9 y/o boy with Autism in LS18 for 4hrs p/w @ £9.43 per hour - Leeds - LS18
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Job Title: Non-Term time Personal Assistant (13 weeks per year)
Hours Per Week: 4hrs (non-term time) flexibly arranged with the employer
Hourly rate: £9.43 per hour
Location: At home in LS18 and in the local community
Do you want a meaningful part-time role for the summer holiday working with a young boy with autism? We are seeking a PA for 4 hours per week during non-term time (13 weeks per year) on a flexible basis.
Experience working with children with Autism would be desirable.
You will also be able to explore suitable groups and social activities and encourage him to attend, which may help him to develop his language skills.
My son is a friendly, outgoing and charming young person and has all of the common characteristics associated with Autism Experience of working with children with SEN – possibly including autistic characteristics is essential.
In this role, some occasional personal care may be required. For example, help with hand washing and dressing. He will also need supervision at all times as he has limited awareness of danger around him.
This role is NON-TERM TIME ONLY. This covers the summer holiday, October, February and May half-term, Christmas break, and the Easter holidays. This role is perfect for someone who works in a school or nursery setting and wants to continue their meaningful work through the school holidays.
Main duties:
- Personal care
- Support to source and access interest and hobbies
- Ensure my son is supervised and safe at all times
- Support my son with activities as discussed with me
- Encourage him with learning through work sheets or any other appropriate methods
- Supporting the learning of new skills or interests
Essential Requirements:
· An understanding and previous experience with autism and de-escalation techniques
· Flexibility towards planned activities
· Patience and tolerance to my sons interests and habits.
· Experience working with teenagers or children with LD is essential
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep