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Parents are looking for Personal Assistants (PAs) to support their 16-year-old son, who has ASD, PDA, ADHD and very complex needs. He is a creative, and imaginative young person who enjoys arts and crafts, baking, cooking and spending time with his beloved cats.
Job Responsibility:
Provide support and supervision during a range of indoor activities, including: Arts and crafts
Playing board games
Baking and cooking
Any other reasonable activities that encourage engagement and enjoyment
Ensure that he is safely supported while having fun and developing his confidence
Requirements:
Calm, caring, patient and reassuring nature
Enjoys working with children and young person
Supportive and respectful when working alongside a parent in their home
Able to provide constant supervision
Holds a full UK driving licence with appropriate business insurance
Understands the importance of confidentiality and respect for family privacy
Positive attitude with a compassionate approach
First Aid training
De-escalation training (e.g., Step On/Step Up or equivalent)
Ligature training and possession of ligature cutters (ligature cutters to be with the PA all the time)
Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer
Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months
Nice to have:
Previous experience in with children and young people with ASD, PDA, ADHD and very complex needs
Flexible approach to working hours
Interest in arts, crafts, baking, and cooking
What we offer:
Annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks