CX662 Personal Assistant for 17 year old to encourage independence skills, 5 hrs per week.
2 days ago
Overview A young man (17) is looking for a supportive and engaging Personal Assistant. He would like a PA to help him with his independence skills away from home and provide gentle encouragement to engage with people in different environments. He enjoys computer games and would enjoy a trip to the cinema, going swimming or bowling. He has ASD and can take a little time to warm to new people but once the relationship is established, he is a warm, funny, and friendly young person. He is registered blind so the PA will need to put measures in place to ensure his safety. Responsibilities Support independence skills away from home and provide gentle encouragement to engage with people in different environments. Facilitate activities he enjoys (video games, cinema, swimming, bowling) as appropriate. Implement safety measures to support his blindness. Requirements / Qualifications Able to commit to 5 hours per week. Experience or understanding of ASD and working with autistic individuals; sensitivity to gradual relationship building. Reliable, supportive, and reassuring approach. DBS/Disclosure checks will be required and cost borne by employer. Details Location: HU8 Area Rate of pay: £12.21 Hours: 5hrs per week Vacancies: 1 How to apply Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk. Apply for individual vacancies directly through the Job Search section on the website (if on Find a Job, click the Apply Now button for direct link). Fill in the apply now section and upload a CV and/or a covering letter (if on mobile view, the Apply Now button is at the very bottom of the page). Apply for multiple vacancies by completing the application form in the Apply to be a PA section of the website. You must then email admin@choicesandrights.org.uk with your name and the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for. Send a printed application or CV & covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4QS. You must include the references of the jobs you wish to apply for. 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, in most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful. It is important to note that Choices and Rights are not the employer; we act on the employer’s behalf and we cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from your employment. We are not an agency. Personal Data Processing Information in relation to personal data processing and our compliance with GDPR can be found on our website or by requesting a copy of our Hull Privacy Policy. When you apply via the PA DATABASE, we take that as consent to process your data. [awsmjobs] #J-18808-Ljbffr
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