ACX004 A Personal Assistant needed to join an existing team in the HU9 area.

Choices and Rights Disability Coalition; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A disability support organization in Hull is looking for a confident and patient Personal Assistant to support a young man with autism and communication difficulties. You will encourage his engagement in outdoor activities like going to the beach and parks, and assist with personal care. This role offers flexible hours ranging from 16 to 32 per week and a pay rate of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and communication difficulties.
• Ability to encourage the use of Now and Next Cards and PECS.
• Willingness to undertake personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support a disabled young man with daily activities.
• Encourage outdoor activities and social interactions.
• Assist with mobility and personal care.

Skills

Confidence

Patience

Ability to drive a mobility car

Job description

Further Information: A confident and patient Personal Assistant is required to join a team of PA’s supporting a disabled young man in the HU9 area of the city. He has autism, ADHD, OCD and experiences communication difficulties. He is unable to communicate verbally and uses non-verbal communication and therefore his PAs will need to encourage him to use his Now and Next Cards and PECS (Picture exchange communication system. Personal care is involved. Full training and support will be given.

He needs some encouragement to get out and leave the house but when he gets out enjoys going the beach, the parks, particularly the bikes in East Park, going out for lunch and swimming. He also enjoys indoor activities such as sensory play, early learning, jigsaws and playing.

He has a mobility car which the PA will need to be able to drive.

Please quote Ref: ACX004
Location: HU9 area
Rate of pay: £12.21
Hours: 16 – 32 hours per week available (can be negotiated at interview)
Vacancies: 1 – 2 (to work alongside an existing PA’s)

How to apply
Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk
Apply for individual vacancies directly though the Job Search section on the website (if looking on Find a Job click the ‘Apply Now’ button for direct link). Fill in the apply now section and upload a CV and/or a covering letter (**if on mobile view, the ‘Apply Now’ button is at the very bottom of the page**)
Apply for multiple vacancies by completing the application form in the ‘Apply to be a PA’ section of the website. You must then email [e-mail] with your name and the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for.
Send a printed application or CV & covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ. You must include the references of the jobs you wish to apply for.
Important Information
The above vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/ representative. They receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, they will choose which candidates to progress and it most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

It is important to note that Choices and Rights are not the employer, we act on the employer’s behalf and we cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from your employment. We are not an agency.

Personal Data Processing
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