Personal Assistant required for young child - 2hrs a week £12ph - Blofield, NR13 Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 0927bfb9 Job description Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post. Job Purpose: Supporting a lively, happy, 5 year old sensory seeker little girl, who loves to jump, climb, and has special interests in Frozen and Trolls. The little girl does have a sensory processing disorder, autism, and is non verbal, but uses pecs, Makaton, and hand gestures to communicate. She can also suffer with migraines and cyclic vomiting, but they are well controlled at the moment. To begin with you will be required to work at the family's home, supporting with playtime and bedtime routines. The role will eventually involve taking her out to places of interest such as parks and soft play. Due to her lack of danger awareness, she will need constant supervision to ensure she is safe at all times. Location: Blofield, NR13 Details: - Support with bedtime routine - Initially start interactions at the families home. - Days out to places such as parks and soft play - Administer inhaler or antihistamines if required Person 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. The ideal person will be able to remain calm, and not panic if they find themselves in a situation where she could be in danger, or trying to harm herself. A big hug and support to calm her down could be the resolution. -Full UK Driving licence - Use of own car for work purposes - Experience in Pecs or Makaton be desirable - Experience working with children with similar needs - Reliable - Flexible - Patient - Calm - Unflappable - Active Summary terms and conditions: -The rate of pay for this position is £12 per hr - Hours and times of work: 2 hours a week on a Tuesday after school or of an evening. Exact times and days to be discussed at interview. - Free Training can be provided to employed staff. - 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. - If this job requires; • Manual Handling • Handling of hazardous chemicals • Food Handling You will be required undertake annual training. 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 Social Leisure activities Training Essential PA Guide Understanding challenging behaviour First Aid Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com