PA for 13 years old boy to help him to access social activities in Roundhay in Leeds (LS8)

UKCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family seeking assistance is looking for a personal assistant for their 13-year-old son who has Autism. The role involves supporting the child for 4 hours a week and encouraging social activities such as going to parks and trampolines. The assistant will help with meal preparation and will need to ensure safety during outings. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and a personal car. Experience with Autism is preferred, and interpersonal skills are essential to engage with the child effectively.

Benefits

Pro rata holidays (5.6 weeks)

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and own personal car.
• Experience with Autism or special needs is preferable.
• Ability to use visual communication aids effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation according to the child's needs.
• Encourage participation in social and leisure activities.

Skills

Communication support

Supervision of individuals

Understanding of Autism

Job description

PA for 13-year-old boy to help him to access social activities in Roundhay, Leeds (LS8)

£12.70 per hour (gross) at all times with 5.6 weeks pro rata holidays

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b6086fec

We are advertising this personal assistant role for our 13-year-old son, who has a diagnosis of Autism, for 4 hours per week plus an additional 2 in school holidays. Hours can be arranged in advance with parents to provide greater flexibility. Initially the PA will build a relationship in the home and then start to access the community with him. He likes trips to the park and trampolining. How he communicates: he uses some words and short sentences to communicate my wants and needs. He is good at using visuals like my choice board and aided language displays – make sure he gains an adult’s attention prior to initiating communication. He has gestalt processing so sometimes his phrases don’t match what he means, learns through modelling. He will need supervision all the time, as I do not have any awareness of danger. I need reminding to look before crossing the road and I have no sense of danger.

Things he likes:

• Playgrounds
• Intensive interaction
• Trampoline
• Swimming

Things he does not like:

• Loud noises
• Other children upset
• People in my personal space
• Physical touch from unfamiliar adults

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving licence
• Own personal car

If you are interested, please apply via UKCIL or at ukcil.com.