PA Carer - DCC/PA/148091

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local family in Rhyl seeks a Personal Assistant for their 7-year-old daughter with Autism. The role includes supporting daily care needs and engaging the child in stimulating activities. This position offers flexibility with hours during term time and school holidays, making it a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate. Competitive pay of £13.20 per hour and benefits such as holiday pay and training access are included.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro-rata)

Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)

Access to training

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with children essential.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must.
• Must possess a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care needs such as dressing, washing, and feeding.
• Engage in sensory activities and provide supervision.
• Develop independence and social skills.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Experience of working with individuals with ASD

Driving licence

Job description

TERM TIME (weekends only) - 3 hours per week or 6 hours per fortnightly

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.

Main Duties
To support the individual …
• 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.