Personal Assistant for Teenage Boy in Aylsham, NR11 2 X 5hrs at £15 per hr - Norwich - NR11
Job Reference (38e0f237)
Job description
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Job Purpose: To work with parents to provide support outside of home on a variety of social outings for ‘R’. When support is required at home rather than for outings, then this would be expected to be on a one to one basis to allow parents some respite from their full-time caring role.
Location: Aylsham.
Details: ‘R’ is a teenager who has Autism, a learning disability and complex needs which means he needs support with daily activities and support to regulate his emotions. He likes to be active, and enjoys going on outings in the car. He is particularly interested in how things work and currently this includes talking about washing machines, fans and toilets. He also loves cars. He has a good sense of humour and responds to a playful approach.
He can take some time to get to feel comfortable with new people and needs a patient and gentle approach.
At times, especially when he is feeling uncomfortable or anxious, he can display challenging behaviour or have a sudden change in mood. You will be given full guidance by his parents on how to help him safely. As ‘R’ is always on the move and very active he needs a high level of supervision to ensure his safety. You will need to be alert and on guard at all times during your shift with him to make sure he remains safe. As ‘R’ grows older and gets to know his PA it is hoped he will manage on a one to one basis without his parents’ present.
A typical shift would include the following support and activities:
· Accompany and support R and one of his parents on drives and outings to places that interest him.
· Ensure ‘R’ has adequate support in busy, noisy and crowded places as these situations can be challenging for him.
· Help support R to transition from one activity to another and to settle at home on return
Person specification
Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.
Essential
· Experience with young people with autism, learning disability or complex needs.
· Ability to work within a family environment to provide two to one support to ‘R’ alongside his parents; whilst also being confident to work one to one with him to allow parents respite on occasions.
· Flexibility and a commitment to working hours as agreed with parents is a must.
· Enjoy physical activity in order to keep up with ‘R’ on all the activities he wishes to participate in.
· Display a high level of maturity, alertness and confidence in order to fully supervise ‘R’ to ensure his safety.
Desirable
· Ability to swim.
· Experience of working with children in either a professional or personal environment.
Summary terms and conditions
· The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour.
· The normal hours of work will be 10am-3pm on Friday and Saturday. This could potentially be worked as a job share depending on capacity – to be discussed at interview stage. On occasion you may be asked if you can be flexible about the hours or asked to work additional hours.
· You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
· The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
This post is subject to:
· 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 6 months.
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Autism / Aspergers
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep