Childrens Support worker/Personal Assistant in Conwy

Job reference: HS-TO-CCC6. Closing date: 25th May.

Hours per week: 12 hours per month (dates flexibility is available for the right applicant). Weekend working will be required.

Location: Abergele, Conwy.

Rate of pay: £15.60 per hour.

About the role:

The purpose of this role is to provide support for a 14‑year‑old boy who is very likable, loving and really enjoys his time at school. Experience of working with children or adults with SEN is essential. Working at the weekend and school holidays will be required. You will be required to support our son to do activities he enjoys, and access the community. He has a great interest in numbers, singing, trains, activities on the iPad and swimming. He has a learning disability which impacts on his understanding, and he has limited verbal communication skills. He has complex needs that impact on his emotional and behavioural development. The PA will need to support this young person to help develop his life skills.

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must have access to a car with appropriate business insurance cover and a full clean driving licence is essential. Class 1 business use must be included in your policy document.

Tasks and duties:

• To provide support and build up a trusting relationship and to give the parents a little free time to spend with their other child.
• Experience of working with children or adults with SEN is essential.
• Working at the weekend and school holidays will be required.
• To take part in social activities and be open to trying new things.
• To improve this young person’s social and life skills, and promote independent living skills.
• To promote a healthy lifestyle and to encourage physical activity.
• To encourage an understanding of the rules around personal space.
• This young person has no sense of stranger danger or traffic awareness and must be always supervised.
• When accessing new activities in the community, please ensure that positive reassurance is given and please explain what is going to be happening to prevent any unnecessary worry or anxiety.
• Positive self‑esteem and self confidence should be promoted whilst undertaking any activities.
• This young person can bite himself on his hands if he becomes frustrated and occasionally will take out his frustration on others. Crying and angry raised voices can also trigger a melt‑down.
• Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and then mutually agreed.
• Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.

What you can expect from me:

• A safe, friendly, and welcoming workplace where you will be valued.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• Supervision and support.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Knowing that you make a difference to my quality of life.

The kind of person I am looking for is someone who:

• Experience of working with children or adults with SEN is essential.
• To be able to speak Welsh would be advantageous.
• Has access to a car with appropriate business insurance cover and full clean driving licence is essential.
• Class 1 business use must be included in your policy document.
• Will promote and support confidence and independence.
• Has a person‑centered approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.
• Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be always maintained.
• Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency.
• Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable.
• Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non‑judgmental emotional support.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the family, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• Can work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required.

Additional Information:

The role is dependent upon a DBS and 2 references. We are not able to offer sponsorship so proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential. Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment. The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.