Personal Assistant Job reference 4263

Darlington Association on Disability on behalf of Direct Payment Employers; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization in Tees Valley is looking for two Personal Assistants to provide one-on-one support for two young boys with complex needs. The role involves assisting with personal care and engaging the children in various activities both indoors and outdoors. Candidates should have prior experience supporting children with complex needs, a full clean driving licence, and be reliable and punctual. The position offers flexible hours during term time and school holidays, compensated at £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs.
• Consistent and reliable.
• Punctual with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Support the child in accessing community safely and confidently.
• Provide personal care including toileting and hygiene.
• Engage the child in play and activities.

Skills

Experience supporting children with complex needs

Punctuality and good time management

Full, clean driving licence

Experience with ASD

Experience with ADHD

De-escalation training

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

Job Type

Darlington (PA's)

Area

Darlington

Description

A family is looking to recruit 2 Personal Assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with each of their two sons aged 11 and 13 who both have a range of complex needs.

Hours

Term Time – 6 hours per weekend (flexible: Saturday or Sunday).

School Holidays – 12 hours per week across 2 days (flexible).

Wage

£12.21 per hour

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Support the child to access the community safely and confidently, including parks, leisure activities, shops and other public spaces – gradually building up these experiences.
• Provide personal care, including toileting, changing, and hygiene needs.
• Implement communication strategies (e.g. visual supports).
• Support regulation and sensory needs using appropriate strategies and calming techniques.
• Always ensure safety and supervision, especially in relation to pica and behavioural & safety risks.
• Engage the child in play, activities and learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Follow care plans as directed by the family and professionals, examples: assistance with dressing, bathing, personal care, attending social activities, shopping, housework.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs.
• Consistent and reliable.
• Punctual with good time management.
• Full, Clean Driving Licence.
• Experience with children and/or young adults with ASD.
• Experience with children and/or young adults with ADHD.
• Experience with children and/or young adults with incontinence care and personal care tasks.
• Experience with children and/or young adults with severe learning disabilities.
• Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours.
• Experience with children and/or young adults with sensory processing needs.
• Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours including Positive Behaviour Support.
• Experience with children and/or young adults with awareness and management of PICA (eating non-food items).
• Training in de-escalation.
• Willingness to undertake training within this role.