PA required LS10 to support a young boy

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting young people with multiple and complex needs? Do you want to make a difference for a young person? Can you spare 8 hours on Saturday and/or on a Sunday? Car driver is essential. Petrol will be reimbursed.

Meet Harry. Sartaj Bhakar (known as Harry) is a happy boy and has autism. He enjoys being outdoors, playing in the park, and likes sensory activities like sand, mud, playdough, and flour. He is a fussy eater but enjoys going to McDonald's for chicken nuggets.

You will:

• Support Harry when out in the community with accessing all the activities he enjoys.
• Discuss other activity ideas with his parents to broaden Harry’s experiences.
• Support Harry when out and about and always hold his hand near roads and cars.
• Supervise Harry at all times.

The person UKCIL employ will have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for UKCIL's privacy. UKCIL's son’s personal assistant will be employed, directed by, and accountable to UKCIL in all aspects.

Rate of pay: £12.40 (gross) an hour at all times. 5.6 weeks holidays pro rata. If you are interested, please apply; working with children with special needs will be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Social + Leisure activities

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car