CX484 – 1 or 2 PAs to work with two active boys, school holidays only, 20 hrs per week, HU6 area.

Choices and Rights Disability Coalition; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A local disability support organization in Hull seeks Personal Assistants to help support an 11-year-old non-verbal boy and a 13-year-old boy during social and leisure activities. The successful candidates will need to engage both boys positively while promoting their independent living skills and managing supervision outdoors. Previous experience with children with special needs is essential. This role involves 20 hours per week during school holidays, with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children with special needs.
• Ability to engage children in social activities.
• Confidence in outdoor supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support two boys to access community activities.
• Provide reassurance and supervision.
• Promote independent living skills.

Skills

Positive and active attitude

Confidence in engaging children

Ability to promote independent living

Job description

Personal Assistant Role (Ref: REF CX484)

Further information: One or two Personal Assistants are required to support an 11‑year‑old, non‑verbal boy and a 13‑year‑old boy to access social and leisure activities within the community.

The 11‑year‑old loves bugs, the outdoors, parks and airplanes. He can use the toilet at home but may need reassurance outside the family home. He is often anxious about scary things seen on television and will ask for help and reassurance.

The 13‑year‑old enjoys wooded areas but must wear a wrist strap outside to prevent wandering. He needs constant supervision; if he wants to leave, he can move quickly. He has limited verbal communication but can request simple needs such as a drink or the toilet. He can use the toilet independently but must be supervised near taps as he loves water and tends to turn taps on.

The successful applicant will be active, positive, confident and extremely supportive. You will promote the boys' independent living and life skills, with a main focus on engaging them in social activities.

Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Hull City Council.

“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.”

Location: HU6
Rate of pay: £12.21
Hours: 20hrs per week in school holidays only, consisting of 10hrs per week during school holidays for each of two boys.
Vacancies: 2 vacancies – 1 PA per child preferred.

How to apply

Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk.
Apply for individual vacancies directly through the Job Search section on the website (if using Find a Job, click the ‘Apply Now’ button for a 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. 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 4QS. 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 employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, who will choose which candidates to progress and, in most cases, contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, 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 cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from your employment. We are not an agency.

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