Personal assistant for a young person F/T £12.40/hr in LS10 - FTE - £0.0k

UKCIL; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leeds seeks a Personal Assistant for a young boy with Down's syndrome. The role involves assisting with personal care, supporting community activities, and helping him engage with others. Desired candidates should have experience with children with learning disabilities, be calm and caring, and possess Makaton skills. The position offers £12.40/hour with flexible hours, needing a fit and patient individual for mid-long-term assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Down's syndrome or other learning disabilities.
• Calm under pressure, resilient and caring.
• A DBS will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care needs, such as toileting, washing, and dressing.
• Assist with community activities and social outings.
• Manage communication support for Hercules.

Skills

Makaton

First Aid

Moving and handling

Experience with children with Down's syndrome

Job description

Personal assistant for a young person F/T@ £12.40/hr in LS10 - FTE - £0.0k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 0c3344d1

A Personal Assistant is required in the Leeds 10 area to support Hercules, a six year old boy who has a diagnosis of Down’s syndrome in accessing community activities. He also has sensory processing difficulties, social and communication difficulties, a learning disability, Nystagmus and various health issues. He requires support with personal care needs, for example, toileting, washing, dressing and assistance with feeding. Some light cleaning duties may be required if he spills something.

Hercules is a cheeky, shy little boy. He loves cars, books, watching vehicles, slime, music, soft play, parks, farms and zoos. He also became a Beaver with scouts this year. He is bilingual, Spanish is his second language. He uses Makaton to go alongside spoken language and lots of visual supports. He does not see danger, has some very typical behaviours that are common to children with down syndrome, such as flopping to the floor or running away, he currently uses reigns when out and about to keep him safe. He has auditory and visual sensory processing difficulties. He can become overwhelmed when out, other times he really enjoys being out, no two days are the same! He uses a wheelchair and special tomato buggy to help when walking longer distances as he tires or becomes sensory overwhelmed. He can become unwell due to having a lower immune system so learning what is ‘typical for him’ from his family will help support him.

Hercules requires a PA for a total of 4 hours per week during term time and some school holidays, working flexibly on workday evenings and/ or weekends, to suit the employer and PA. There is some negotiation in working days, however Hercules attends various therapies and after school activities therefore punctuality, routine and stability are essential to fulfil this role. It takes time for him to get to know people, initially the sessions will consist in getting to know him in the home, I will support on outings initially too during the probationary period, to support you to better understand his needs in different environments. He needs a fit, fun, calm, patient individual to support his needs. Someone who understands his disability and communication needs. He needs your support to keep regulated or his behaviours may escalate. He needs lots of scaffolding to support him with his communication with other children. Hercules attends groups at Down syndrome training in Bingley and I would be happy to support the correct person to gain new skills using their training services, many of which are online. It would be great to find a candidate who is looking for a mid-long-term position.

Desired skills for the correct applicant include Makaton, first aid, moving and handling, experience of working with children with down syndrome or other learning disabilities. Initially not as important but a driving licence would be required for the long term. Calm under pressure, resilient and caring. A DBS will be required.

Rates of pay £12.40 per hour, with 5-6 paid holiday/year pro rata. An initial probationary period of 12 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com