Social Personal Assistant- AWHYOR

Disability North; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving organization in York is seeking a personal assistant to supervise and support two children with autism, aiding in daily routines and safety. Responsibilities include providing full supervision, assisting with feeding, supporting sleep schedules, and planning outings. Candidates should have experience with autism care, especially involving PICA, and a valid UK work permit. This role offers a dynamic working environment with a focus on safety and emotional support.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a personal assistant or caregiver for children with autism.
• Experience dealing with PICA and sensory challenges.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions.
• Current UK work permission.

Responsibilities

• Provide full supervision of Alfie and Winnie at all times.
• Assist with daily routines including feeding and hydration.
• Support nighttime and daytime sleep schedules.
• Plan and accompany children on outings.
• Implement strategies to manage temper and aggression.
• Keep comfort items safe.
• Encourage toilet training.

Skills

Experience working as a personal assistant

Dealing with PICA

Managing sleep schedules

Reading and following safety instructions

Job description

Job Details

Hours: 6 hours per week including weekends (Typical hours 9 am-2pm Sat and one weekday)

Area: York

Rate: £12.60 per hour

About Alfie

Alfie is a 6-year-old little boy who has a diagnosis of autism, he is non-verbal and does suffer bowel issues and has pica. Alfie is not potty trained. Alfie loves to be outside in parks, he especially enjoys swings, and this really helps regulate him. He is a placid little soul with a gentle nature but recently he has becoming strong-willed he doesn’t want to do something and he will let you know as will pull you with such force (very strong). Alfie enjoys trips out especially the Magna museum water area, he loves water and exploring. Alfie has no awareness of danger and requires full supervision at all times and needs to hold your hand unless in a secure area. Alfie has PICA and likes to eat plants and strings, especially hessian material. He must be always supervised, and these items need removed if he attempts to eat them. Alfie has a very beige diet, he does not eat a proper meal at all, he eats snacks which include crackers, breadsticks, apples and yoghurts.

About Winnie

Winnie is a 4-year-old little girl with such sass. Winnie has a diagnosis of autism, speech delay and suspected PDA (pathological demand attention). Winnie is not potty trained, but we want to try soon to introduce toilet training. Winnie is also under Sheffield children hospital for sleep. Winnie loves to be out and about and likes to go to the park and play on most things. She always has her comfort toys: her toy bunny (who looks a little raggy now), she calls him teddy and has had him since birth, a ladybird teddy who she has called Gaston, and a toy banana. She likes to have these items go everywhere with her and they keep her calm. It can be tricky watching she doesn't misplace or lose them as she tends to leave them in view of other children who are curious. Winnie can talk a little but not full sentences. Winnie enjoys making her own little games up, she has quite the imagination. She enjoys music, dancing and Peppa Pig, Ben & Holly, Hey Duggee and nursery rhymes. Winnie likes the alphabet and numbers.

Responsibilities

• Provide full supervision of Alfie and Winnie at all times, ensuring safety and holding onto them as required.
• Assist with daily routines including feeding, hydration, and safe eating practices for PICA.
• Support nighttime and daytime sleep schedules as directed by Sheffield children's hospital.
• Plan and accompany children on outings such as parks, museums, farms, car rides, and activities like swings, trampolines, water play.
• Implement strategies to manage temper, demand avoidance, and potential aggression, including distraction techniques.
• Keep comfort items safe and ensure children do not leave them in view of other children.
• Encourage toilet training for both children.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a personal assistant or caregiver for children with autism.
• Experience dealing with PICA and sensory challenges.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions.Previous experience with managing sleep schedules for children with autism.
• Current UK work permission.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.