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(fb9cde97) Job description: Social care work opportunity for a Personal Assistant.Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is essential to refer to these when submitting an application and advise of the days/hours you are available. Job purpose: Facilitate within the home at the start of the job, this is to be able to build trust and manage the young boys needs, which can vary depending on circumstances that day but will include changing pads, ensuring he is fed and watered.The long term goal, once trust has been built will be to going out and about to places of interest such as; going out on walks, visit parks, and to soft play, where he can get around safely on his own allowing him to have free roam, which he thoroughly enjoys.The young boy has very limited communication and mobility. When out and about he uses a manual wheelchair, but is starting to take steps whilst under supervision at home. Food has to be cut down, due to a high risk of chocking due to not being able to chew, and currently has to be manually fed.He loves Mr Tumble, flashing lights and music. Location: Walpole St Peter PE14 Details: - Provide support at home- Eventually go out and about to places of interest- Provide food and water safety to prevent chocking- Changing pads- Other duties that may be appropriate on the day- Ensure he is safe at all times- Everyday is different- Provide one to one support away from the other children in the household. 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. Essential: - Experience with children with additional needs- Experience with Autism- To have knowledge that can be shared with the family to enable them to build their knowledge.- Full UK Driving licence- Use of own car for work purposes. Car will need to be big enough to transport his wheelchair. - Reliable- Approachable- Trustworthy- Friendly- Patient Summary Terms and Conditions
1. The rate of pay for this position is £11.68p/h.
2. Hours and times of work as follows: Work during school holidays, which could involve Saturday working. Minimum 4hrs a week. Hours and days to be discussed at interview stage.
3. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer
4. Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 6 months.
5. 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. Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Understanding challenging behaviour
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mor Aft Eve ONA ONS ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep Hour/Week 4.0 Pay/hr £11.68 Weekly Actual £47 Monthly Actual £ Annual Actual £2, Annual FTE £24, Back Apply