Personal Assistant for young boy, Norwich NR1 Weekend and occasional evening work @ £15ph - Nor[...]

UKCIL Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a young boy with autism. This role involves providing care, engaging in sensory play, and ensuring safety during outings. The ideal candidate will have experience with children with complex needs and possess patience and good communication skills. This flexible position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the life of a child, promoting independence and encouraging communication through play. If you are nurturing and creative, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to free training

Reimbursement for agreed expenses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional/complex needs.
• Patience, reliability, and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support during outings and supervise activities at home.
• Assist with personal care and promote independence through play.

Skills

Experience with children with complex needs

Personal care assistance

Patience and reliability

Good communication skills

Interest in sensory play

Job description

Personal Assistant for young boy, Norwich NR1 Weekend and occasional evening work @ £15ph - Norwich - NR1

Job Description: An opportunity has become available for a Personal Assistant. Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is advisable to refer to these when submitting your application and advise of the days/hours you are available.

Job Purpose: This role requires support with various aspects of social care for an autistic, non-verbal 6-year-old boy.

Details:

- Support during outings (short trips to the park or local walks if suitable)

- Supervising and engaging in activities at home (sensory play, games, leisure activities)

- Assisting with personal care, including changing nappies, dressing, and hygiene needs

- Preparing and assisting with meals/snacks and feeding

- Promoting independence and encouraging communication through play

- Ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times

- Providing respite support for the family

The young boy has additional complex needs, and enjoys sensory activities, outdoor walks, one-to-one attention, and benefits from a calm and patient approach. He prefers quiet environments and may find crowded or noisy places overwhelming.

Personal Specification:

- Previous experience working with children or young people with additional/complex needs

- Ability to assist with personal care needs (dressing, changing, feeding)

- Patience, reliability, and good communication skills

- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

- Punctuality and commitment

- Reliable

- Experience supporting children with autism and/or complex needs

- An interest in sensory play and child-led activities

- Flexibility, creativity, and a nurturing attitude

Summary Terms and Conditions

- The rate of pay for this position is £15ph

- Hours and times of work as follows: Contracted 4 hours per week. Prefer to use hours flexibly: 8 to 10 hours every two weeks rather than weekly. Ideally weekends or occasional evenings, depending on current needs and agreements.

- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.

- Access to free flick training for employed workers.

- If this job requires; Manual Handling, Handling of hazardous chemicals and/or Food Handling you will be required undertake annual training.

- You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.

The post is subject to the following:

- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.

- Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.

- Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 6 months.

Services

Personal Care

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Training

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Autism / Aspergers

Schedule, Pay & Hours

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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep