Personal Care Assistant with experience of SEN

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring family in Merthyr Tydfil is looking for a Personal Care Assistant to support their child with ASD and epilepsy. The candidate should be patient, communicative, and experienced in handling children with additional needs. The role involves ensuring safety and promoting independence while engaging in community activities. Flexible hours at £14 per hour plus mileage.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Full UK Driving licence is desirable.
• Training for epilepsy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety while accessing the local community.
• Promote independence and a positive atmosphere.
• Provide reassurance during unsettling situations.

Skills

Patience

Clear communication skills

Understanding

Reliability

Experience with children with additional needs

Job description

**Personal Care Assistant with experience of SEN £14 ph**

**About Myself **

I am a 12-year-old young boy who has a diagnosis of ASD and epilepsy, I reside in the Merthyr area with my mother. I am non-verbal, and able to use singular words to express my wants and needs and within school I can use PECs however can become frustrated when adults are unable to understand what I am trying to communicate. I respond well to routine and structure and visual symbols can help me to understand what is happening next. Sometimes I can display challenging behaviours and using minimal words and allowing me to have some space helps in these situations. Providing a countdown when an activity is coming to an end can also help.

I am unable to use the toilet independently therefore will need support with my personal care needs and wears pads.

I can get easily distracted and have no road safety awareness/ or any sense of danger, so ensuring my safety when out in the community is very important to remember, as I might try and run away.

I have a lovely smile and am enjoying developing interactions with adults in my class.

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**Likes:**


* Being outdoors and going to the park.
* Open spaces so I can run around
* Swimming
* Spinning around
* Going in the car
* Having a takeaway
* Routine and structure



**Dislikes**


* When activities I like come to an end
* Loud noises particularly young babies and recently dogs
* Busy places



**Tasks and Duties**


* To access the local community and surrounding areas.
* Always ensure my safety.
* Promote my independence.
* Encourage a happy and positive atmosphere when out in the community.
* Provide reassurance when I have become unsettled



**Working Hours/Rate of pay**

£14 PER HOUR plus mileage to be claimed at £0.40 ppm

6 hours per week non-term time

10 hours per week school holidays

Can be worked flexible



Type of person required


* Someone who is kind and patient and will respect my needs
* Someone who has previous experience of working with children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
* Full UK Driving licence Desirable
* Reliability is essential
* Someone who is understanding and trustworthy
* Good clear communication skills
* Someone who will encourage independence
* Desirable if they have epilepsy training.

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**Training **

Training is accessible if required for the job role

**Additional Information**

Successful applicants will be subject to a three month trial period

A DBS check will be required, this will be at no cost to yourself



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