Female and Male Personal Assistants required for teenage boy @£15ph - Watton IP25
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Job description:
I am a mother to a teenage boy who has a traumatic brain injury, a diagnosis of autism and a learning disability. I am looking to employ a female and male personal assistant who can be flexible in their work and assist with various activities.
Part of the job would consist of taking my son out to social events such as, football and badminton which are some of his favourites activities. Also, to engage with his interest in Doctor Who, History and keeping in touch with his friends. There would be the possibility of supporting to take him to college and supporting to ensure he is settled before departing.
Another part of the job would entail support with personal care, managing domestic tasks, meal preparation and the administration of medication.
The ideal candidates would be flexible with the ability to complete occasional weekend, evening and overnight work. A nurturing nature is needed, with previous experience working as a nursey nanny, teacher or experience with complex needs and autism. Each day can be different so it is important to be able to think on your feet and adapt to any given situation.
Location: Watton IP25
Details:
- Assistance to leave the house - Access the community, supporting with day to day activities and the journey to college.
Desirable:
Essential:
Summary terms and conditions:
I am a mother to a teenage boy who has a traumatic brain injury, a diagnosis of autism and a learning disability. I am looking to employ a female and male personal assistant who can be flexible in their work and assist with various activities.
Part of the job would consist of taking my son out to social events such as, football and badminton which are some of his favourites activities. Also, to engage with his interest in Doctor Who, History and keeping in touch with his friends. There would be the possibility of supporting to take him to college and supporting to ensure he is settled before departing.
Another part of the job would entail support with personal care, managing domestic tasks, meal preparation and the administration of medication.
The ideal candidates would be flexible with the ability to complete occasional weekend, evening and overnight work. A nurturing nature is needed, with previous experience working as a nursey nanny, teacher or experience with complex needs and autism. Each day can be different so it is important to be able to think on your feet and adapt to any given situation.
Location: Watton IP25
Details:
- Assistance to leave the house - Access the community, supporting with day to day activities and the journey to college.
- Domestic duties
- Personal Care
- Meal preparation
- Administration of medication
Desirable:
- Understanding/experience of brain injuries, autism and learning disabilities.
- Flexible
- Working in a similar professional caring role
- Full clean drivers licence
Essential:
- Reliable
- Flexible in their working to meet needs
- Use own initiative
- Think on their feet and show enthusiasm with the work they do
- Adaptable to change
- Calm and patient
- Willing to undertake training
- Looking for a long-term work placement
Summary terms and conditions:
- The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour
- Hours and times of work: Flexible, up to 20hrs each per week. Ability to work weekends, evenings and overnights.
- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
- The jobs will still be required once he becomes an adult.
The post is subject to the following:
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer
- Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer
- Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months
PLEASE NOTE: Please provide a full CV when applying for the position.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Food Hygiene
- Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
