Personal Care Assistant - 5 hours per week
JOB DESCRIPTION
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to work with me for 5 hours every week.
About Myself
I’m a 7-year-old boy living with my family in the Merthyr area. I am a socially shy but happy boy who enjoys technology very much. I like the park, swimming, trains, and McDonald's. I’m nervous in new situations and need to be watched constantly as I have no sense of danger or cause and effect.
I wear ear defenders all day in school but prefer not to with my family. I might choose to wear them with you. I am excellent at reading, have been since I was 3 years old. I have just started to write with a pen. I can type and spell anything I want to look for on my phone/tablet.
I am autistic and struggle socially. I do not interact with peers and prefer to play alone. Other children crying or screaming is a big trigger for me. I am verbal and can answer basic questions and voice my needs; however, most of my speech is echolalia. I’m a great singer too!
Likes: YouTube – lots of weird and wonderful videos! Train journeys, swimming, play centres, trampoline parks, shopping, animals (farms/zoos, etc).
Dislikes: Social gatherings such as parties, very busy areas, waiting in line.
Tasks and Duties
I would like a Personal Assistant to take me out to train rides, play areas, leisure centres, parks, and shops.
Type of Person Required
I would like someone kind, friendly, and patient. I prefer someone who is outwardly calm but prepared to be silly too. Good timekeeping is important to me, as is consistency. Hyper vigilance in terms of my safety is paramount; I must not be left to walk on my own outside. A candidate with some degree of physical fitness to chase me is also important if needed. Awareness/experience of working with ASD individuals is highly desirable.
Working Hours / Pay Rate
5 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year.
£13.80 per hour.
About The Job
Salary Frequency – Calendar Monthly. The successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period. Applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS police check at no cost to yourself.
Training
Full training will be provided by parents.
To Apply:
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service Users. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.
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