Personal Assistant for Teenage Boy in Aylsham, NR11 2 X 5hrs at £15 per hr

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting a teenager with autism in Aylsham. This role involves providing one-to-one assistance during social outings, ensuring safety, and offering respite to parents. The ideal candidate will have experience with autism and a flexible approach to work. Enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while engaging in active outings and fostering independence. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to be part of a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Expenses reimbursed

Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and complex needs.
• Ability to provide one-to-one support in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during social outings and at home.
• Ensure safety and assist with transitions in crowded places.

Skills

Experience with autism

Ability to work within a family setting

Flexibility with working hours

Enjoy physical activity

High maturity and alertness

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Personal Assistant for Teenage Boy in Aylsham, NR11 2 X 5hrs at £15 per hr, Norwich

Client: UKCIL

Location: Aylsham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

01e2af95043c

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose: To work with parents to provide support outside of home on social outings for ‘R’. When support is needed at home, support will be on a one-to-one basis to give parents respite.

Location: Aylsham

Details: ‘R’ is a teenager with Autism, a learning disability, and complex needs. He enjoys active outings, talking about how things work, cars, and has a good sense of humor. He can be challenging when anxious and requires a high level of supervision. Support includes accompanying R and a parent on outings, ensuring safety in crowded places, and helping with transitions.

Person Specification:

• Experience with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs.
• Ability to work within a family setting providing both two-to-one and one-to-one support.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• Enjoy physical activity.
• High maturity, alertness, and confidence.

Desirable: ability to swim, experience working with children.

Terms and Conditions: Pay is £15/hr, with hours 10am-3pm on Fridays and Saturdays, potential for job share, flexibility for additional hours, expenses reimbursed, holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks. Post subject to DBS check, references, and probation.

Services include personal care, social activities, and support for independence.

Training includes PA guide, safeguarding, and autism awareness.