Personal Assistant (PA) For Young Teen, Wisbech up to 20hrs @£9.91 - WISBECH - PE14

Nature of the job role:
To assist with a variety of tasks and provide support to a young teen who lives at home with his parents. He has Down Syndrome and has Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The family would like someone to support his independence, provide social support and companionship.

Main duties:

To take “A” out into the community after school and or weekends. To help him access leisure activities such as swimming, cinema, meals out, theme parks etc.

 Personal duties:
· Promote independence with tasks
· Help with personal care, such a personal hygiene

Social duties:
· Provide social support and assistance to access local community.

These duties may vary from day to day.

 Hours of work:
5-10 hours per week during school time, 10-20 hours per week during school holidays. Flexible but will include some weekends. Temporary contract 12-week contract to be reviewed.

Rate of pay:
£9.91 per hour.

Qualifications and experience:
Essential:
 
ü Driving licence 
ü Experience in health and social care, particularly with children or adolescents who have special needs. 
ü A clear DBS check on the update service OR willing to have a check carried out
ü Understanding and willing to help
ü Reliable and adaptable

 Preferred:
 
 · Computer literate
 · Health and Social care related qualification such as: NVQ level 2 or 3
 · Friendly
 · Approachable
 · Patient

 

 

. The rate if pay for this position is £9.91 for employed.

 

. You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.

 

. Free care skill training provided to employees.

 

. Hours and times of work: Flexible, to be agreed and be discussed at interview.

 

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 if made permanent.

 

When applying please provide a short cover letter detailing any relevant experience and also advise when you might be available.