PA for Child - 4 Hrs PW- LS7

UKCIL Ltd.; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UKCIL Ltd. is recruiting a Personal Assistant to support a young boy with autism in Leeds. The role is 4 hours per week, with flexible weekday/evening slots. You will assist with personal care, accompany him on social and leisure activities, and help him remain independent. A caring, patient, and reliable approach is essential, with good communication and confidentiality.

Driving licence is preferred but not essential; a car and appropriate insurance help with travel. Female applicants only.

Qualifications

• Must have driving licence (not essential).
• Car and appropriate insurance.
• Knowledge of working with SEN children.
• Able to swim (where required).
• Confidentiality in caring role.
• Good at building relationships.
• Specialist communication skills such as Makaton, but not essential.
• Ability to stay calm in a stressful situation.
• Good communicator and listener.
• Ability to support behaviours which challenge.

Responsabilités

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Connaissances

Driving licence

Car & insurance

SEN knowledge

Swimming qualification

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Makaton

Calm under pressure

Good communicator

Good listener

Behaviour support

Formation

Nursing qualification

Description du poste

PA for Child - 4 Hrs PW- LS7

Job purpose

• To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable/assist the employer/person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
• Young boy aged 11 with Autism who has no sense of danger so needs assistance to prevent harm. He sometimes can be very active depending on his mood or can be very laid back and relaxed, a cheeky chappy who is very loving and enjoys computers/gaming, been outdoors, likes dining out, LOVES STEAK, loves teddy bears, enjoys spending time with family and other children.
• Has autism, can communicate but words can sometimes not come across clear for those who don’t know him well. So sometimes can cause frustration and meltdowns but has very good understanding, sometimes can become overwhelmed depending on mood and environment. Can become tired walking long distances. He is globally delayed and would personally say he ranges at the age of around 8. He is on medication 3x daily for his blood pressure and kidneys. Able to use a toilet but needs assistance so he can use it properly and hygienic needs are met too.

Main duties

• Social duties: take Theo out on fun days to keep him occupied and stimulated (fun days can be anything ranging from the park - activities etc).
• keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
• attend social events such as music gigs or the cinema
• Personal care: support administering medication, eating, using the toilet
• Domestic duties: serving nutritious meals and snacks
• These duties may vary from day to day.

Type of person that you/they are looking for

• an energetic and compassionate person who’s is bubbly and enjoys having fun and can keep busy. Positive attitude. Reliable, able to build trust and good relationship, willing to travel, flexible and adaptable someone who also can be calm natured.
• Specific requirements: be able to administer medications, worked with SEN previously as they’ll be aware of the challenges that it can come with. Happy to do toileting needs as this is a main.
• Other: driving license would be convenient but not essential, female applicants only, due to the nature of this role including medical/personal care.

Essential

• driving licence (but not essential)
• car and appropriate insurance
• knowledge of working with SEN children
• able to swimnursing qualification
• confidentiality
• good at building relationships
• specialist communication skills such as Makaton but again not essential
• Can stay calm in a stressful situation.
• good communicator
• a good listener
• ability to support people with behaviours which challenge.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication