Personal Care Assistant

Norfolk County Council; Watton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is looking for a Personal Assistant to support a 10-year-old boy with Autism and ADHD. The role involves engaging in outdoor physical activities such as swimming and gymnastics. Candidates must be able to deescalate tensions effectively and participate in annual training on various topics such as First Aid and Autism. The position offers £12.38 per hour for 4 hours fortnightly, requiring a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Qualifications

• Experience with children having Autism and ADHD.
• Ability to deescalate tensions in stressful situations.
• Skills in engaging children in physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outdoor activities and physical games.
• Provide support and assistance during leisure activities.
• Complete required training courses annually.

Job description

Job Purpose

I am a 10-year-old boy with diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. I love gaming and watching TV. I prefer being outside and do some type of child let physical activities because I have a lot of energy. I would like my Personal Assistant to take part in the activities outside, currently I enjoy swimming and gymnastics. If things change suddenly, I can become angry and distressed. I also may run away. You would therefore need to be able to deescalate tensions and direct me to expend my energy in a positive way.

Summary terms and conditions

• The rate of pay for this position is £12.38 per hour
• Hours and times of work: 4 hours fortnightly, on Saturdays. Exact timing will be discussed during the interview.
• 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.
• This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety, First Aid and Autism.
• 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 probationary period of 6 months.

Support Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Training
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers