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PA required in Rothwell (LS26) for a 12 years old boy to access social activities

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Leeds

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Part time

8 days ago

Job summary

A local service provider is seeking a Personal Assistant in Leeds to support a 12-year-old boy with autism in accessing social activities. The role involves personal care, social engagement, and flexible hours, primarily on weekends. Ideal candidates should have experience with children with Special Educational Needs (S.E.N.) and be able to provide emotional and practical support. The rate of pay is £12.40 per hour (Gross), with holiday entitlement on a pro rata basis.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children, particularly those with autism and ADHD.
  • Knowledge of S.E.N. strategies.
  • Ability to follow routines and prompt personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with personal care and hygiene needs.
  • Support participation in social and leisure activities.
  • Encourage exploration of new activities and socialization.

Skills

Experience with children with Special Educational Needs (S.E.N.)
Ability to assist in personal care needs
Emotional regulation assistance
Full UK driving license

Job description

PA required in Rothwell (LS26) for a 12 years old boy to access social activities

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 73324d05

This is a great opportunity to share meaningful experiences , enhance your C.V. and develop your skills for your future career.
A Personal Assistant (P.A.) is required in the Leeds area (Rothwell) to support a young boy aged 12 who has a diagnosis of Autism, social and communication difficulties, sensory processing, a knee problem (affecting mobility) and ADHD, in accessing local community activities.
He requires support with personal care needs, for example, he has limited dietary intake (consistent with ARFID), he needs to follow a plan to meet his nutritional needs. He needs prompting with meeting personal hygiene needs (reminders to shower, brush teeth, change clothing, wear deodorant, get hair cuts etc). Guidance on wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the activity/weather. He needs assistance with maintaining his emotional regulation.He is a happy verbal (selective mutism in certain situations) boy, with a pleasant disposition and likes gaming, music, dim lights, going to local parks (for racket sports), short walks, the cinema and the gym. He needs assistance to explore new social activities (e.g. museums, science museum etc) but is reluctant because he likes routine. He needs opportunities to socialize and make new friends, although he may not necessarily agree with this statement.
He wants to try skiing. He must be closely supervised at all times due to his tendency of running off, potential challenging behaviours, and having no sense of danger and road safety etc.

Hours Specification:
He requires a P.A. for a total of 6 hours a week during term time and 8 hours during school holidays, worked flexibly on weekday evenings, but mostly to be required to work at weekends (Saturday). The working days can be flexible, however, He likes to have a routine, and therefore punctuality and stability are essential in this role. It needs to be flexible because He can often become dysregulated when demands are placed upon him. He can struggle with transitions (he has a blue badge).Experience of having worked with children as well as children, young people with Special Educational Needs (S.E.N.) is essential. This would include some knowledge, experience and support strategies of S.E.N. that are essential in the following areas: thinking, understanding and learning, emotional and behavioral difficulties, speech, language and communication, sensory and/or physical difficulties.

Rate of Pay: £12.40 per hour (Gross ) at all timesHoliday Entitlement: You will be entitled to holiday’s on a PRO RATA basis.

Key Responsibilities

Services
  • Personal Care
  • Social + Leisure activities

Training
  • Safeguarding Adults/Children
  • Understanding challenging behaviour
  • Autism / Aspergers

Transportation
  • Full UK driving license
  • Own personal car


Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com

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