SEND Personal Assistant Brighton & Hove Based
Brighton And Hove, England, United Kingdom
Unpaid Parent Carer UK is looking for a Personal Assistant for their 5-year-old child on the Autistic spectrum, who is non-verbal, has sensory processing challenges, and severe learning disabilities (SLD), but is visually heightened and musically responsive. The child is currently in a specialist school.
Hours
1. 3 hours per week during term time - weekends, times to be agreed.
2. 6 hours per week during holidays, times to be agreed.
Pay
£20 per hour, self-employed; £12.50 after taxes employed via Possability People Brighton.
You must be familiar with the Intensive Interaction approach, Positive Behaviour Support Approach, and preferably the Just Right methodology. You should be confident in the importance/use of visual aids (including Makaton) and learning through play. Makaton training can be provided by the parent.
An enhanced DBS check needs to be completed, which we will do for you via the Specialist Children's Disability Services (SCDS). If you already have one, there is a checklist that needs to be completed.
Your Profile
You are a kind, empathetic individual who understands the effort a person with SLD goes through simply to function. You also understand that everyone deserves a dignified existence and will treat our young person as you would treat yourself, without seeking traditional feedback or validation from said individual.
This role will suit
* A student on a SEND course or qualification program looking to gain practical experience.
* A Parent Carer looking to ease back into work with a flexible schedule.
* An individual in the SEND educational field, including Home Educating, looking to enhance the quality of life of an individual.
* A very experienced SEND Nanny with availability in their client base.
The environment
You will be working in a home that has been highly adapted to a specialist environment. You will be provided with most tools and materials to carry out the role and will be supported with additional equipment. The times for the role can be very flexible to suit your schedule, and the family is looking to increase the hours, balancing it out with the child’s well-being.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Administrative
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