PA for a young person with Down Syndrome LS8 Area

Job Reference

(ed53c6d7) PERSONAL ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Support Worker

Hourly Rate: £12.40

Hours:

4 hours per week Sat or Sun (term-time)

Additional 4 hours per week (school holidays)

Reports to: Parents

Job Purpose

To provide opportunities of play and learning for our 15 year old son who has a diagnosis of Down Syndrome and associated learning delays and is Autistic. He has a good sense of humour and he especially loves trips to the cinema and drawing in cafes.

His speech is delayed so he communicates with a mixture of Makaton signs, visual resources and speech.

The job would give him opportunities to enjoy his favourite activities both in and away from the home. 

Main Duties:

v Communicate and support his time, activities and communication

v Accompany him in the local and his favourite places

v Interact with him using suitable means and methods, such as play and drawing, to make him happy and comfortable

Essentials

v Calm and confident demeanour

v Resilience; managing anxiety and some challenging behaviours

v Receive training; including Makaton, Down Syndrome and Autism

v Show initiative and flexibility

v Be sensitive to his needs and feelings

v Communicate well with family and provide feedback to parents

v Attend work punctually and consistently

v Maintain confidentiality at all times

v Experience or desire working with children with additional needs

v Use of own car would be favourable.

Skills

· To be able to work unsupervised · Good communication and listening skills · Show initiative · To be able to build self-esteem while ensuring a safe and warm atmosphere/ambiance · An interest in art and craft
Motivation · To enjoy working with young people.
Other

To hold a current and satisfactory enhanced DBS check or be willing to complete one.

Services

Social + Leisure activities

Training

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Understanding challenging behaviour

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 £12.40 Weekly Actual £50 Monthly Actual £ Annual Actual £2, Annual FTE £25, Back Apply