PA Carer - DCC/PA/148091

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring family support service in Rhyl seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to help a 7-year-old with Autism enjoy stimulating activities and daily care. The role includes supervision and support with washing, dressing, feeding, and engaging in fun activities. Ideal for someone with experience in working with children and individuals with special needs, offering flexible hours and competitive pay.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' holiday per year (pro-rata)

Sick pay at SSP rate

Access to training

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is essential.
• Experience of supporting individuals with ASD required.
• A driving license is necessary as travel in a family car may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily care needs like dressing, washing, and feeding.
• Engage in sensory activities such as baking.
• Provide safety support and supervision at all times.
• Develop independence and social skills.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Experience of working with individuals with ASD

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

TERM TIME (weekends only) - 3 hours per week or 6 hours per fortnight
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - 10 hours per week (flexible days and times)
£13.20 per hour

Personal assistant required funded through a direct payment, to enable a happy, smiley 7-year-old female access stimulating and purposeful activities with 1:1 supervision to ensure their personal safety at all times. The individual is a big Pepper Pig fan and enjoys listening to songs and playing with bubbles. The individual is non-verbal and has a diagnosis of Autism with little to no danger awareness. The family are looking for a Personal Assistant to support their daughter to meet her daily care needs which would include support with washing, dressing and feeding, supporting & providing fun stimulating activities, full supervision during activities and opportunities to develop social skills.

This is a fantastic and highly rewarding opportunity for someone to work within a supportive and friendly family home, supporting an individual on a 1:1 basis to meet their outcomes and needs.

Responsibilities

• To meet daily care needs such as dressing, washing and feeding.
• To access and engage in sensory activities and stimulation such as baking.
• To provide safety support and supervision at all times.
• To develop independence and social skills and own awareness of personal dangers.

Essential skills/experience

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working with individuals with ASD
• Driving licence (family are willing to add right applicant to family car insurance)

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)
• Access to training
• Free DBS check

If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity please contact the Direct Payments team at Denbighshire County Council on 01824 712924 or email [e-mail]

Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and NOT Denbighshire County Council.