PA required for 12 years old boy in Roundhay (Leeds) flexible weekend hours

UKCIL; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization in Leeds seeks a Personal Assistant for a 12-year-old boy with autism. This role involves providing personal care and engaging in leisure activities while ensuring safety during outings. Flexible weekend hours and the ability to communicate effectively with the child are essential. Experience working with children with similar needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with patience.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to the child.
• Engage in social and leisure activities as directed.
• Ensure safety during outings and daily activities.

Skills

Personal Care

Social + Leisure activities

Communication skills with Autism

Tools

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Job description

PA required for 12 years old boy in Roundhay (Leeds) flexible weekend hours

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 3154dabe

£12.70 per hour (gross) at all times with 5.6 weeks pro rata holidays
4 hours per week Term Time (mainly weekend)
6 hours during the school holidays (to be worked over the whole week)

Initially the PA will build a relationship in the home and then start to access different activities in the community (will discuss with parents about these activities)
About me
Diagnosis of Autism
Initially the PA will build a relationship in the home and then start to access the community with him. Likes trips to the park and trampolining.
How I communicate.I use some words and short sentence to communicate my wants and needs.I am good at using visuals like my choice board and aided language displays – make sure I gain an adult’s attention prior to initiating communication.I am gestalt processing so sometimes my phrases don’t match what I mean. I learn through modelling.Things I like.PlaygroundsIntensive interactionTrampolineSwimmingThings I don’t like.Loud noisesOther children upsetPeople in my personal spacePhysical touch from unfamiliar adultsI need reminding to look before crossing the road and I have no sense of danger.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Food Hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com