Please quote job reference MPM1722  on application. Apply now

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a twelve year old male with a diagnosis of ASD and ADHD.

I am a happy soul with a good sense of humour, but I do have my struggles with social interaction and I have no understanding or awareness of the outside world.

I have no awareness of danger and can get easily distracted and I have a short attention span and tunnel vision. 

I love my routine and structure and things to be explained to me so I can cope better i.e. plans changing, road works and traffic, I struggle with having to wait or queuing and I can't stay still for long. I also suffer with anxiety when plans can change which can trigger me to sometimes scream and cry like a toddler.

I love to go swimming, techniquest, the parks, farms and McDonald’s, kicking a ball about and the beach.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Support and respite for mum

To get out in the community to help develop my social skills, and a break away from technology. Fresh air and exercise.

1 PA required

HOURS OF WORK

Six hours alternative Saturday and Sunday’s and two extra hours during the week of the school holidays.

RATES OF PAY 

Meets national Minimum wage 

40p per mile where applicable

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

Taking me out into the community to do activities with me such as:

·        Swimming

·        Techniquest

·        Taking me to parks

·        Going to farms

·        Getting food at McDonalds

·        Kicking a ball around with me

·        Going to the beach 

Ensuring my safety at all times.

Keeping a routine with me to help my anxiety 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Looking for a friendly, caring male/female with an understanding of my diagnoses, who has lots of patience and energy who is reliable and punctual.

They will need their own transport and a clean driver’s license.

ABOUT THE JOB

This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted.  A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living.  You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.

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