CX847 PA needed to help a young male 5 hrs per wk additional 5 Hrs sch holidays per wk, HU7, Hull

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

Job summary

A disability support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 7-year-old boy in Hull with autism and developmental delays. This part-time role requires 5 hours per week, plus additional hours during school holidays. Responsibilities include providing practical support, aiding communication, and engaging the child in various activities. Understanding autism and complex needs is essential. This position offers a competitive rate of £12.21 per hour and requires a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must understand autism and complex needs to provide effective support.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical support to a boy with autism.
• Assist in noisy environments to prevent overwhelm.
• Help with verbal communication and engagement in activities.

Skills

Understanding of autism

Ability to support complex needs

Job description

Job Summary

CX847 Personal Assistant needed to support a 7‑year‑old boy in the HU7 area of Hull. The role requires 5 hours per week, plus an additional 5 hours during school holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical support to a boy with autism and global developmental delay.
• Assist him in noisy and busy environments, helping to prevent dysregulation and overwhelm.
• Help with limited verbal communication and reduce frustration.
• Engage him in activities he enjoys, such as trains, bus rides, soft play areas, water and sand activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

PA must understand autism and complex needs to support the young boy. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, which will be funded by the local authority/employer.

Working Hours & Pay

Hours: 5 hours per week plus an additional 5 hours during school holidays.

Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour.

How to Apply

Apply via the PA Database at https://www.padatabase.org.uk. Use the reference “CX847” when applying. If applying online, fill in the application form and upload a CV and/or covering letter.

Alternatively, send a printed application, CV and covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ, including the reference number.

If you wish to apply for multiple vacancies, complete the “Apply to be a PA” section on the website and email [e-mail] with your name and the references.

Additional Information

Responses are forwarded to the disabled person or representative. Applications not responded to within 4 weeks may be considered unsuccessful.

Choices and Rights are not the employer and do not act as an agency. The disabled person/representative may contact applicants directly.

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