Salary: £15.00 per hour
Work Hours: 15 Hours Per Week - 4pm – 9pm 3 days a week (Monday-Friday)
Contract Type: Part-time
Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks pro-rata or Rolled Up Holiday Pay
A family is looking for a caring and reliable Personal Assistant to support their 8-year-old son.

Posted on behalf of parents:

Our son has a diagnosis of autism and is preverbal. He has limited awareness of danger and relies on adults for all aspects of his care and supervision. He is a happy, smiley, and energetic little boy who loves being active and getting out and about.

The role involves supporting him to access activities safely in the community and helping him enjoy the things he loves, such as going to the park, soft play, swimming, trampoline parks, and outdoor play. Initially, time will be spent at home building a relationship and understanding his needs before progressing to outings.

There are 15 hours a week available, split into 3 shifts from 4pm – 9pm, Monday – Friday.

The family is looking for someone who is patient, energetic, and resilient, with a good understanding of children with additional or complex needs. Experience supporting autistic children would be highly beneficial, and an understanding of alternative communication methods would be an advantage. The successful applicant must feel confident providing personal care, including pad changes, and be able to manage dysregulation and sensory needs using calm and consistent strategies.

This role is for one child; however, he has a brother who also receives support through direct payments. There may occasionally be times when both boys are supported together or when cover is required for his brother’s Personal Assistant.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a bright and lively young boy’s life while supporting him to access the world safely and confidently.

Skills Required:

Essential:

  • An Enhanced DBS Check is required (funded by the employer if not on the Update Service)
  • Must be over the age of 18 due to the package requiring personal care.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience supporting autistic children.
  • An understanding of alternative communication styles.
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