PA/Support Worker for young man in Attleborough, up to 500 annual hrs @ £9.37 - ATTLEBOROUGH - NR17
Job Reference (0eb7f4b3)
Job Purpose
To provide support to enable a young man with Downs Syndrome with accessing activities of interest to him.
Location: Attleborough
Details
I am a 19 year old who happens to have Downs Syndrome as well as a good sense of humour! I love to socialise. I’m looking for a PA who can support me to enjoy a life typical of someone my own age, to access activities of interest to me and to help me to become more independent. This may include other duties, to be discussed.
I love theatre, especially musical theatre. I play an active part in amateur drama groups. I also love the cinema, eating out, swimming and bowling.
This job will be shared with an existing PA who is looking to reduce their working hours, and potentially one other PA (yet to be appointed) so the successful candidate will need to be flexible, sometimes working with me for several hours then having some time off when I don’t require support. It is important to note that times and days will be negotiated but adequate notice of requirement will always be provided.
This may be a role which suits a student.
Person specification
The person specifications and desirables are what I would like in an ideal world. However, it’s not a box ticking exercise so if you feel this is a job you would love to take on but you don’t tick all the boxes that’s fine, I am are happy for you to apply.
· Enthusiasm
· The ability to work under own initiative
· Good sense of humour
· Flexible with hours of work
· Good communication skills
· Shared interests
· Trustworthy
· Reliable
Desirable
· Car owner/driver with suitable business use insurance
· Experience with young adults with Downs Syndrome
· Basic knowledge of first aid
Please refer to the above these when submitting your application.
Summary terms and conditions
· The rate of pay for this position is £9.37 per hour
· You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
· Hours and times of work: I have 500 hours per year in my care plan, and I already have one PA. I am also potentially taking on a third PA so this will be a job-share. Times and days will be negotiated but adequate notice of requirement always provided.
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 probationary period of 3 months.
Services
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
First Aid
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep