CX678 Personal Assistant needed for an 8-year-old boy who loves planes and builders. 5-12 hrs per week HU8 area

Job Category: Childrens
Job Type: 12 Hours per week & under
Job Location: HU8
DBS: DBS OFFERED

We are a family in the HU8 area looking for a patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support our 8-year-old son who has Smith Magenis syndrome, Autism and ADHD. Our child loves swimming, bowling, the park and the library. He enjoys sensory activities and has a special interest in aeroplanes and builder’s merchants but requires support to access the community safely and build social skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Supporting with community access (trips to the park, library, swimming).

  • Providing companionship and engaging in fun, educational, or sensory activities.

  • Ensuring the safety of him at all times, especially in busy environments.

  • Assisting with personal care and routines.

  • Encouraging communication and social skills

The ideal Candidate will have previous experience working with children with SEN/autism and be patient, creative, and proactive in finding new activities.

Car driver with access to vehicle is essential as our son is unable to access public transport. We will cover all mileage costs incurred.

“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.

Please quote Ref: CX678
Location: HU8 Area
Rate of pay: £12.71
Hours:  5 – 12 hrs per week (days to be negotiated at interview, some weekends and evenings)
Vacancies: 1

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Important Information

The above vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/ representative. They receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, they will choose which candidates to progress and it most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

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