Personal Assistant

People Plus Group LTD; Longfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family support organization seeks two Personal Assistants to provide one-on-one support for two boys with disabilities in Longfield. The role involves helping the children develop social skills, offering a nurturing relationship, and ensuring their safety. Candidates must have an understanding of ASD and ADHD, along with imagination, reliability, and a good sense of humour. A full driving license with business insurance is required.

Qualifications

• Imagination in relation to activities to undertake.
• Good sense of humour.
• Understanding of ASD and ADHD essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify local social activities.
• Motivate and encourage participants to take part.
• Help develop social skills.
• Provide a supportive relationship.

Skills

Imagination for activities

Good sense of humour

Flexible, reliable, honest

Physically fit, agile, energetic

Understanding of ASD

Understanding of ADHD

Understanding of FASD

Job description

Personal Assistant Vacancy

Job Purpose and work duties

(2 roles providing 1-2-1 support for 2 boys age 8 and 9)

Rate of pay - £12.21

Job purpose:

To support my child within the home or accessing social opportunities within the community.

9 year old - He is a happy and fun loving active boy who loves football and all outdoor activities. He has FASD (Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder) ASD and ADHD. He is currently in mainstream school with a support package. He can present with some challenging behaviours

8 year old A happy and fun loving boy who loves animals and dinosaurs. He has FASD (Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder) ASD with PDA features and ADHD . He attends a therapy farm where this educational and developmental needs are met in an outdoor animal focused environment. He can present with some challenging behaviours including intense behaviour towards carers at time of significant anxiety.

Work Duties will include:

• Identify local social activities
• Motivating and encouraging them to take part and try new things
• Helping them to develop social skills
• Providing a fun, supportive and nurturing relationship

Other requirements

• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with the child and their parents, maintaining confidentiality.
• Always ensuring the safety of the child
• Establishing a trusted relationship with the child

Requirements for applicant (include any specialised training if required)

• Imagination in relation to activities to undertake
• Good sense of humour
• Flexible, reliable and honest
• Physically fit, agile and energetic
• Understanding of ASD, ADHD essential. (Understanding of a FASD an advantage)
• Full driving licence with business insurance within your policy
• DBS Check will be completed

Location Longfield

Number of PA roles available - 2