Mother and children in Dereham seeking PA for 14 hours per week £12.79 p/h Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 0ded1b3d Job Purpose: I am a friendly lady with two children, all of whom have Autism, who is seeking a caring and compassionate PA to assist me in managing household and parenting responsibilities. This role involves providing practical support with cleaning, grocery shopping, food preparation, organising medication as well as running errands. My youngest child has high needs and fear of school and requires additional support in the mornings with getting him ready. This will include encouraging him to get up and dressed, as well as, keeping him occupied while waiting for the taxi to take him to school. There may be occasions when you are required to drive him to school, should he refuse the taxi. This can be a physically demanding role and there may be times when you are required to carry my youngest down the stairs when requested. Someone with previous experience of working with children who have Autism would be highly advantageous to this role. Free parking is available in the area. Location: Dereham Details: General household cleaning Grocery shopping Food preparation Running errands: picking up medication Organising medication into dosette box etc Parenting support: assisting with morning routines, providing encouragement and support to the youngest child and helping him get up and ready for school. Transportation: driving the youngest to school on days when he refuses to take taxi Person specification: Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application. Essential: Friendly, caring and patient Punctual, reliable and trustworthy Previous experience of working with children with Autism Car owner/driver with full UK driving licence and appropriate business insurance Summary terms and conditions: The rate of pay for this position is £12.79 per hour Mileage paid at 55p per mile Hours and days of work: 14 hours per week, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. Each shift will start at 7am. 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 (calculated based on annual hours worked). Free Care Skills training for all employed staff If this job requires any of the following: Manual Handling, Handling of hazardous chemicals (e.g. household cleaning products), Food handling. You will be required to undertake annual training. The post is subject to the following: A satisfactory 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. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Domestic Care Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Food Hygiene Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com