CX793 PA to support a young boy who enjoys gaming 8 hours per week 10 hours school holidays > HU7

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

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to work with a 12-year-old boy with autism. The position involves flexible support during weekdays and additional hours in school holidays. Key qualities include a strong understanding of autism and complex needs, and the ability to provide engaging activities like gaming and Lego building. The candidate must be male due to a genuine occupational requirement. The role allows for a meaningful impact in the child's life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs.
• Ability to provide flexible support hours.
• Must be a male candidate due to occupational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a 12-year-old boy with autism.
• Help engage in gaming, building with Lego, and other activities.
• Work with a family that has specific needs and preferences.

Skills

Understanding of autism and sensory processing disorders

Compassion and kindness

Driver with access to a vehicle

Job description

Personal Assistant – Young Boy with Autism (REF CX793)

Personal Assistant to support a 12‑year‑old boy who enjoys gaming, jewellery and building Lego, and who has autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorder. The role is more than 8 hours per week, with an additional 10 hours during school holidays, in the HU7 area of Hull. The role is flexible: days and hours can be discussed upon application.

The successful candidate will be kind, compassionate, and committed to working with a child who often asks many questions and who has complex needs. Strong understanding of autism, challenging behaviour and sensory processing disorders is essential. The family has a genuine occupational requirement for a male worker. A driver with access to a vehicle is preferred; mileage costs will be met by the employer.

Key Information

• Location: HU7, Hull
• Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour
• Hours: >8 per week, 10 during holidays
• Vacancies: 1

Important Information

There is a genuine occupational requirement for a male worker, and therefore only male applications will be considered. Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). The position is subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service; the cost is paid by the local authority/employer. The vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/representative. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or the representative, who will decide which candidates to progress. If no response within 4 weeks, consider the application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

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Alternatively, send a printed application or CV & covering letter to:

Choices and Rights Disability Coalition
Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road
Hull, HU7 4DQ

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