Personal Assistant for 6 year old boy in Norwich, NR1 3 hours per week £12.50 per hour Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 557fd084 I am a happy 6 year old boy with Autism and Global developmental delay. I would like a personal assistant to initially spend time at home with me while mum is there but eventually for you to take me out on trips once I get to know you. I use a wheelchair outside the house but can walk around at home and would like encouragement to talk a few steps outside. I am mostly non-verbal and love playing on my tablet. I’m fascinated by cause and effect, marble runs, cars, building and knocking things over. I love books and spending time with my cat. I do not like to be around other children or around loud noises I can’t control. I like routine and things to be done the same way. Location: Norwich, NR1 Details: - Taking me out on trips and encouraging a few steps - Encouraging my speech - Personal care, changing nappies - Assisting with mealtimes - Keeping me safe - Supporting me around other children Personal Specification: Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. Assessment of these, both on application and at the interview, will be the main factor in determining your success. Essential: - Friendly and caring - Patient, calm and relaxed - Flexible - Vigilant - Fluent in English Desirable: - Clean driving licence and own car with appropriate business use insurance. - First Aid training. Summary Terms and Conditions - The rate of pay for this position is £12.50 per hour. - Hours and times of work as follows: 3 hours per week, any days except Thursdays (days and times to be discussed at interview). - 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 employer workers. - You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role. The post is subject to the following: - 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 Moving & Handling Understanding challenging behaviour Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com