Personal Assistant for an adventurous & fun 7 yo boy - School Holidays Only - 14ph/10rs pw - Norwich - NR5
Job Reference (e7e161c1)
R is a six year old boy, and is a fun, energetic and adventurous 'cheeky chappie' with Autism (ASD) and ADHD who loves being outdoors, exploring new places and taking part in sensory-rich activities such as theme parks, playgrounds and trampolining.
Due to his sensory-seeking behaviours and limited awareness of danger, he requires close supervision in the community, particularly near roads and busy areas. He can sometimes become overwhelmed, overexcited or frustrated, which may lead to challenging behaviour. The successful PA will support him to safely access the activities he enjoys, build confidence and have positive experiences in the community.
R enjoys watching television, particularly ITV programmes, Mr Bean, and The Hulk.
Please Note: This role is for during school holidays only, for 13 weeks per year.
Duties
- Supporting the family on community outings and activities.
- Planning engaging activities based on the child's interests.
- Ensuring the child's safety at all times when accessing the community.
- Providing reassurance and support during periods of dysregulation.
- Supporting the parent to manage challenging behaviour in the community.
- Assisting with transport to community activities where required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Caring, patient and reliable.
- Confident supporting a child in the community
- Calm when responding to challenging situations.
- Good communication skills.
- Enjoys outdoor and sensory-based activities.
- Comfortable around dogs; the house has a dog who can take some time to adjust to new people, so patience and understanding will be essential.
- Willing to undertake relevant training.
Desirable
- Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD) and/or ADHD.
- Experience supporting behaviours that may challenge.
- Understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation.
- Experience supporting children on community outings.
Rate of Pay
14.00 per hour - Employed
16.90 per hour - Self Employed
A higher hourly rate is available for self-employed carers, reflecting that they are responsible for their own holiday provision, National Insurance, pension arrangements, and other employment-related costs. Self-employed carers must also demonstrate that they are fully ensured, and registered with HMRC.
Employees receive these benefits through their employment package, which is reflected in the employed rate.
Hours & Days of Work
This is a school-holiday only role, covering 13 weeks per year, 10 hours per week.
Schedule to be discussed at interview.
Location of Work
NR5
Summary Terms and Conditions
Expenses
You will be reimbursed for any reasonable and pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of carrying out your duties. Where a personal vehicle is used to transport a service user and mileage reimbursement is to be claimed, this arrangement must be authorised in advance, documented within the service user's care plan, and processed in accordance with the organisation's payroll procedures.
Holiday Entitlement
Employees and workers in the UK are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave per year on an FTE basis. Part time roles will be calculated pro rata. Self-employed individuals are not entitled to statutory paid holiday leave, and any time off is unpaid unless they make their own financial arrangements.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be arranged and paid for by the employer.
Where children under the age of 18 live in the household, the successful applicant will need an Enhanced DBS check that includes both the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. In these circumstances, employment cannot commence within the family home until the DBS clearance has been received.
References
This post is subject to satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
Probationary Period
This post is subject to a three month probation period. The three-month probationary period gives both you and your employer the opportunity to ensure the role is a good fit, identify any training or support needs, and settle into the working relationship.
Mandatory Training
Where the duties of this role include food preparation, moving and handling, the use of hazardous substances (including household cleaning products), or the handling of medication, you will be required to complete any relevant mandatory training and competency assessments.
Services
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Understanding challenging behaviour
First Aid
Autism / Aspergers
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep