PA for Child - 4 Hrs PW- LS7

UKCIL Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 2,579; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant to help a young boy with autism live a fulfilling life. The role involves providing personal care, engaging in social activities, and ensuring safety during outings. Ideal candidates are compassionate, flexible, and have experience with SEN children. A driving license is convenient but not essential. The position offers 4 hours per week at £12.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Be able to administer medications safely.
• Knowledge of Makaton communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and administer medication.
• Engage in social and leisure activities to support development.
• Ensure safety and companionship during outings.

Skills

Compassionate

Energetic

Good communicator

Patient

Experience with SEN children

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

# PA for Child - 4 Hrs PW- LS7 - Leeds - LS7Job Reference (2c7e9526)Job purpose:■ To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable/assist the employer/personwho needs care and support to live their personal and social life according totheir 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 toliet 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 ect.■ 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 S.E.N. 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/personalcare.Essential: list the essential skills, qualifications and experience that personalassistants need to have, for example:■ driving licence (but not essential)■ car and appropriate insurance■ knowledge of working with SEN children■ able to swim■ nursing qualification■ confidentiality■ good at building relationships■ specialist communication skills such as Makaton but again not essentialCan stay calm in a stressful situation.■ good communicator■ a good listener■ ability to support people with behaviours which challenge.ServicesPersonal CareSocial + Leisure activitiesSupport to remain independentTrainingEssential PA GuideSafeguarding Adults/ChildrenMoving & HandlingUnderstanding challenging behaviourFirst AidAutism / AspergersTransportationFull UK driving licenseMedicalSafe Administration of MedicationSchedule, Pay & HoursTimeMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMorAftEveONAONSONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight SleepHour/Week4.0Pay/hr£12.40Weekly Actual£50Monthly Actual£215Annual Actual£2,579Annual FTE£25,792