Personal Assistant required for 6 year old boy - Thetford, IP24 £12.89 p/h, 2 hpw week
Are you a kind, patient and enthusiastic individual with experience supporting children with additional needs? A rewarding opportunity is available for a Personal Assistant to support a happy and engaging 6-year-old boy in Thetford. This young boy has Autism Spectrum Disorder, sleep difficulties and PICA (eating non-food items). He enjoys water play, messy play using safe edible materials, and has a particular interest in trains, buses and other vehicles. He requires constant supervision as he is unaware of danger and can become dysregulated at times, so a calm and supportive approach is essential.
What the role involves
- Providing support at home and in the local community.
- Helping to keep the child safe during activities and outings.
- Supporting participation in enjoyable activities, including potential community-based groups and clubs.
- Providing personal care, including assistance with changing, washing and dressing when required.
- Using supportive strategies to help manage periods of dysregulation and promote wellbeing.
Personal Specification
- Essential:
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Ability to support a child when they become dysregulated.
- Calm, gentle and patient approach.
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Summary Terms and Conditions
- The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour
- Hours and times of work as follows: 2 hours per week to be worked after school one day per week – Ideally Tuesdays 5pm – 7pm.
- 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.
- Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers.
- 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 probation period of 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Personal Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Autism / Aspergers
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £21,493 to £21,830 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,614 - £26,016 full time/full year equivalent)
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Personal Assistant required for 6 year old boy - Thetford, IP24 £12.89 p/h, 2 hpw week employer: UKCIL Ltd
UKCIL Ltd is an excellent employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, making it a rewarding place for Personal Assistants to thrive. With a focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying flexible hours and a friendly environment in vibrant Bristol. Join us to help empower individuals and foster social connections in a role that truly matters.
