CX605 PA for a fun-loving boy who loves a hug, 6hrs per wk in term 12hrs per wk holidays HU5 area.

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

Job summary

A local disability support organization in Hull is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old boy with Autism. The role involves providing daily care, assisting with emotional support, and facilitating activities both indoors and outdoors. Ideal candidates must have experience with Autism, be comfortable with non-verbal communication, and have a driving license. The position offers £12.21 per hour for 6-12 hours per week, depending on the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with Autism or related conditions is beneficial.
• Must be comfortable with non-verbal communication and following simple instructions.
• A legal driving license and access to a personal vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for daily activities including outdoor trips and swimming.
• Assist with long bus rides and ensure the boy sits upstairs.
• Help the boy go to the toilet approximately every two hours.

Skills

Experience working with young people with Autism

Comfortable with non-verbal communication

Patient and understanding

Job description

Overview

A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support an 11 year old boy in the HU5 area of Hull. The PA will assist his mother with the daily care of the boy and follow her guidance on all activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for daily activities including outdoor trips, swimming, and visiting parks.
• Assist with long and local bus rides and ensure the boy sits upstairs whenever possible.
• Help the boy go to the toilet approximately every two hours, following his mother's instructions.
• Stay indoors during cold weather and facilitate everyday therapy activities while the boy is at home.
• Offer emotional support, such as a tight hug, when the boy is overwhelmed or upset.
• Support the boy in a wheelchair when outside the home.
• Be patient and understanding of the boy’s needs; training or experience in supporting young people with Autism is highly desirable.
• Maintain a calm, supportive environment for a non‑verbal child who can follow simple instructions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with young people with Autism or related conditions (beneficial).
• Comfortable with non‑verbal communication and simple instruction.
• Legal driving licence and access to a personal vehicle; car driver preferred.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.

Employment Details

Location: HU5 • Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour • Hours: 6 hours per week in term time, 12 hours per week during school holidays (days to be negotiated). Vacancies: 1 • Reference: REF CX605

How to apply

Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk or via the Job Search section on the website. If applying for multiple vacancies, complete the online form and email [e-mail] with your name and the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for. You may also send a printed application or CV & covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ. Include the job references in your application.
Important: This vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person or their representative. Choices and Rights act on their behalf but are not the employer; they hold no responsibility for employment actions. If you have not heard from the employer within 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Legal and Compliance

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.