Job Purpose:
Looking for a Personal Assistant to support our six-year-old child with activities during the school holidays. Ideally you will be someone experienced in supporting autistic, non-verbal children and familiar with the total communication approach.
Location: Broadland, NR12
Details:
Support with a child during school holidays to enjoy outings and play. Loves being outdoors and likes art and music as well as Hey Duggee programme. Sensitivity to noise and may struggle in busy places, can have meltdowns, and refuse to walk. Some personal care needs so female carer preferred (Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies). Support with developing life skills and independence.
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:
Female carer due to personal care needs.
Patient and calm.
Able to de-escalate issues before they develop into problems.
Friendly and active.
Reliable and professional.
Flexible.
Desired:
Experience in supporting autistic, non-verbal children.
Familiar with the total communication approach.
Summary terms and conditions:
· The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour
· Hours and times of work: 5 hours per week, during school holidays only. Exact days and timing will be advised in advance.
· 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 position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety, Autism.
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.