Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T 5-10 hrs @ £14.67/hr in Berwick-Upon-Tweed - Berwick-upon-Tweed - TD15
Job Reference (15b3981c)
Personal Assistant Required | Berwick upon Tweed
Rate: £14.67 per hour
Hours: 5 hours per week (term time), 10 hours per week (school holidays)
We are seeking a caring and reliable Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorder and significant learning disabilities.
He is a happy, active young boy who enjoys being outdoors, visiting parks, going shopping and trips to McDonald's. He is largely non-verbal, so patience and a willingness to learn his communication style are essential. Building trust and supporting him at his own pace will be an important part of the role.
Hours
Term Time
- One weekday evening, 4pm to 6pm
- Saturday, 10am to 1pm
School Holidays
- Tuesday, 10am to 1.30pm
- Friday, 10am to 1.30pm
- Saturday, 10am to 1pm
Some flexibility may be available.
Duties Include
- Supporting social and leisure activities
- Accessing the local community
- Promoting independence skills
- Providing personal care, including continence care
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
- Patient, calm and understanding
- Able to build trust and positive relationships
- Proactive in suggesting activities and outings
- Confident working independently
Experience of supporting children with autism or complex needs is preferred.
Driver with access to a vehicle preferred.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support a lovely young boy to enjoy activities, access his community and build confidence and independence.
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Understanding challenging behaviour
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep