CX830 - A friendly and kind Personal Assistant needed for a 12-year boy in the HU5 area.
Posted 11 hours 37 minutes ago by Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
A family in the HU5 area are looking for caring and reliable Personal Assistant for their 11-year-old son, Richard. He has Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, ADHD & Autism. The hours are 12 hours every 4 weeks available and can be used flexibly.
Richard loves interacting with adults and he loves nothing more than a drive in the car, a walk in the woods followed a warm hot chocolate afterwards. He also enjoys gaming, swimming and bowling and would love for a PA to enjoy these activities with him.
He using Makaton Sign Language to communicate so ideally the PA will have experience of Makaton. He has no safety awareness so he will need constant supervision and the PA will need to ensure measures are put in place to keep him safe. Richard has a peanut allergy and carries EpiPens, training will be provided.
The higher rate of pay is in recognition of the complex needs Richard has.
Car driver with access to a vehicle preferred. Mileage costs to be met by the employer
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.
Please quote Ref: CX830
Location: HU5 area
Rate of pay: £16 per hour
Hours: 12 hrs per 4 weekly periods (can be used flexibly)
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