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2 x PA’s Required

JOB DESCRIPTION

SOMETHING ABOUT US

Young girl

I am an outgoing and loving 7 year old young girl living in Maerdy with my mum and brother. I have some learning difficulties which means I sometimes have behavioural issues and can be a bit overpowering.  I enjoy the cinema, walking, playing the park and play centres 

Young Boy

I am a young boy living with my mum and sister in Maerdy I have high functioning Autism. I don’t like raised voices and too many people, everything goes in my mouth, I have some communication problems but I am starting to learn to put sentences together.  I can have tantrums and can bite, scram and scream; when I am like this a PA needs to remain calm and patient with me.  I don’t have any sense of danger and can run off. I am not toilet trained as of yet. I am a happy and affectionate young boy who sometimes enjoys hugs, I enjoy my ipad, travelling on buses, walking, the park and bouncy castles and trampolines.

PLACE OF WORK

At home and out in the community – we are looking for 2 PA’s to take us out together. 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To keep me safe at all times
• Take me out and to do things I enjoy

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours a week which are flexible to be discussed at interview

RATE OF PAY

£8.72 per hour

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• To support me to the cinema, swimming, the local park, play centres and maybe the beach

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone who is energetic and understanding of our needs
• Someone who is chatty and patient
• Someone who is calm but knows intervention strategies
• Someone with a drivers licence, their own vehicle and have with business class insurance
• Experience of autism and challenging behaviour personal or professional

ABOUT THE JOB

I will be your legal employer so you will need a National Insurance number. Pay will be monthly and appropriate paid annual leave is given. There will be trial period involved and a police check will be necessary (which I will arrange).