CX450 PA for a boy who likes running freely & interactive play 3hrs pw 12hrs in holidays HU5 area.

Choices and Rights Disability Coalition; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Hull is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old boy with special needs. The role involves engaging him in activities, providing personal care, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates should possess a kind personality and willingness to learn, with training provided. This part-time position offers a pay rate of £12.21, needing 3 hours weekly during school terms and an additional 12 hours during holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with special needs is beneficial but not essential.
• Training will be provided for all necessary skills.
• Ability to offer personal care and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support a 15-year-old boy in personal care and daily activities.
• Engage the child in interactive play and ensure safety.
• Provide assistance with feeding and toileting when required.

Skills

Kind and patient personality

Willingness to learn

Experience with children with Down syndrome

Job description

Further Information:
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old boy living in the HU5 area of Hull.
• He enjoys:
• - Listening to music
• - Being outdoors in open spaces
• - Running freely and playing interactively
• - Cuddles and the company of adults
Although non-verbal, he is friendly and engages well with others. He prefers not to feel confined and appreciates space. Constant supervision is essential as he lacks awareness of danger. Support will include personal care and help with feeding and toileting, as he does not initiate these independently.
We require a PA who has:
• - A kind, patient, and attentive personality
• - A willingness to learn – training will be provided
• - Experience with children who have Down syndrome or similar needs is an advantage, but not essential
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”

Please quote Ref: REF CX450
Location: HU5
Rate of pay: £12.21
Hours: 3hours per week during school term with an additional 12hrs per week during school holidays
Vacancies: 1
How to apply
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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.

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