A 25-year-old male living in the HU9 area of the city is looking a confident and friendly Personal Assistant for 3 hours per week + 7 hours every 4 weeks. He needs a PA to take him swimming on a Thursday evening as part of his weekly physical therapy. He loves being in the water and it helps keep him mobile and flexible, the PA will need to be in the water with him. There are an additional 7 hours every 4 weeks for the PA to arrange a day trip out with him. There will be extra hours available to cover the holidays and sickness for the other PA’s. He has a mobility vehicle which the PA will need to able to drive.
He is a happy go lucky young man with a lovely sense of humour. He loves swimming or just been outdoors, he particularly enjoys villages fates and community events. He has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy and is tube fed. Although he is non-verbal he is able to gesture to the things he wants and is able to express his basic needs. Sensitivity and kindness is a must as there is personal care involved.
A driver is essential as he has a mobility vehicle the PA will need to drive.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
Please quote Ref: ACX188
Location: HU9 Area
Rate of pay: £13.16
Hours: 3 hrs per week + 7 hrs every 4 weeks
Vacancies: 1
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