Teenage boy in Cromer seeking PA for 2 hours per week @ £12 per hour - Cromer - NR27
Job Reference (c5870db3)
Job Purpose:
I am a teenage boy with autism who is seeking a PA to accompany me to social and leisure activities such as performing arts, swimming, and trampolining.
I would like someone who can support me to build my confidence whilst I am out in the community, broaden my horizon and experience what the world looks like. It would also be beneficial to have someone who is able to model how to act and behave when out in the community.
Due to my autism, I can find change unsettling and I would like someone who can support me to manage my emotions when things go wrong, or circumstances change and help me to develop coping mechanisms.
Ideally, I am looking for someone who has previous experience of working with young people with autism.
Location: Cromer
Details:
- Accompany me to social and leisure activities.
- Support me to build my confidence whilst I am out in the community.
- Support me to manage my emotions when experiencing change and help me develop coping mechanisms.
- Being aware of my safety when out in the community e.g. ensuring I lock the bathroom door.
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:
- Friendly, caring, trustworthy
- Reliable, punctual, and vigilant
- Experience of working with young people with Autism
- Able to work to own initiative
Desirable:
- Full UK driving licence and own car with appropriate level of business insurance.
- Someone who is prepared to access training as needed.
Summary terms and conditions:
- The rate of pay for this position is £12 per hour
- You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
- Hours and days of work: 2 hours per week, the exact day of which is to be determined.
- 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.
- Should this job role include any of the following duties: food preparation, moving & handling, chemical handling (general household cleaning products) or the handling of medication, you will be required to undertake mandatory training.
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.
Services
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Understanding challenging behaviour
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep