Job Reference
(cf) Job purpose: I am a young man with Autism who is seeking a PA to support me to remain independent and accompany me to social and leisure activities such as football matches and walks along the beach.
I am not a shy person, I am a chatty young man with a great sense of humour. I will talk to anybody but I can struggle with social boundaries. As such someone who can support me to better understand these boundaries would be ideal. I would also like someone with share interests, whom I can build a good rapport with.
I require someone for up to 14 hours per week, the hours of which will be on a flexible basis and worked between the days of Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. The exact times and dates are negotiable at interview. Location: PE34
Details:
1. Support me to remain independent
2. Accompany me to social and leisure activities
3. Support me to be more active
4. Being aware of my safety and supervise me closely when out in the community
5. Support me to better understand social boundaries
Person specification: Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application. Essential:
6. Friendly, caring and patient
7. Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
8. A good listener
9. A strong character who can put firm boundaries in place
10. Able to work to own initiative
Desirable:
11. Full UK driving licence and own car with appropriate level of business insurance
12. Willing to take up training as required
13. An understanding of Autism
Summary terms and conditions:
14. The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour
15. You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
16. Free Care Skills training available to all employed workers
17. Hours and days of work: up to 14 hours per week on a flexible basis. The hours will be worked over days of Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. The exact times and days are negotiable at interview.
The post is subject to the following:
18. If this job requires: manual Handling, handling of hazardous chemicals or food handling, you will be required to undertake annual training.
19. A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
20. Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
21. Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months
Services
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
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 14.0 Pay/hr £15.00 Weekly Actual £ Monthly Actual £ Annual Actual £10, Annual FTE £31, Back Apply