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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a twelve year old male with a diagnosis of ASD and ADHD.
I am a happy soul with a good sense of humour, but I do have my struggles with social interaction and I have no understanding or awareness of the outside world.
I have no awareness of danger and can get easily distracted and I have a short attention span and tunnel vision.
I love my routine and structure and things to be explained to me so I can cope better i.e. plans changing, road works and traffic, I struggle with having to wait or queuing and I can't stay still for long. I also suffer with anxiety when plans can change which can trigger me to sometimes scream and cry like a toddler.
I love to go swimming, techniquest, the parks, farms and McDonald’s, kicking a ball about and the beach.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Support and respite for mum
To get out in the community to help develop my social skills, and a break away from technology. Fresh air and exercise.
1 PA required
HOURS OF WORK
6 hours alternative Saturday and Sunday’s and 2 extra hours during the week of the school holidays.
RATES OF PAY
£12.90 per hour
40p per mile where applicable
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Taking me out into the community to do activities with me such as:
· Swimming
· Techniquest
· Taking me to parks
· Going to farms
· Getting food at McDonalds
· Kicking a ball around with me
· Going to the beach
Ensuring my safety at all times.
Keeping a routine with me to help my anxiety
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Looking for a friendly, caring male/female with an understanding of my diagnoses, who has lots of patience and energy who is reliable and punctual.
They will need their own transport and a clean driver’s license.
ABOUT THE JOB
This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.
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