CX836 Personal Assistant needed to support a 10-year-old Boy. 4hrs per week, HU9 area.

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

Job summary

A supportive organization for disabled individuals is looking for a Personal Assistant to support an active young boy based in England's Hull area. The role involves outdoor activities, music, and playing games. A male candidate with experience in caring for children with Autism or ADHD, and access to a vehicle, is preferred. The position is for 4 hours every Saturday at a rate of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Preferably male with access to a vehicle for transportation.
• Experience with children with special needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the boy.
• Participate in outdoor activities and supervised outings.
• Engage with the boy on his tablet and music interests.

Skills

Experience with children who have Autism

Experience with ADHD

Experience with challenging behaviour

Ability to build positive relationships

Patience

Confidence in dealing with situations

Job description

Overview

A PA is needed to support a young boy who is an active person. The PA would need to be reasonably fit and active. He enjoys the outdoors, going to the park to explore surroundings and build dens. He likes to go to the cinema, big fun, bowling and football, then to go for something to eat. When at home the boy likes to go on his tablet to play games and watch YouTube. One of his favourite pastimes is music when he can do a bit of rapping, have fun and just be a kid.

This role would preferably suit a male PA who would have access to a vehicle; mileage would be met by the employer.

It would be an advantage if you have experience of working with children with Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build a positive relationship with the boy. Be kind, patient and confident in dealing with situations that arise during your time with him.
• Participate in outdoor activities and supervised outings (e.g., parks, cinema, bowling, football) and accompany him for meals afterward.
• Engage with the boy on his tablet and music interests in a safe, supportive manner.

Qualifications and Preferences

• Experience with children who have Autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour is advantageous.
• Male preferred with access to a vehicle; mileage paid by the employer.

Logistics

• Hours: 4 hours each Saturday (to be discussed at interview).
• Location: HU9 area.
• Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour.
• Vacancies: 1.
• DBS check required; cost borne by the local authority/employer following satisfactory disclosure.

Application Process and Important Information

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• Send a printed application or CV and covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ, including the job references you wish to apply for.
• Important: The 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, who will choose which candidates to progress and may contact you directly. If you haven’t heard within 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
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