Fun and active PA needed in Sutton St Nicholas to support a teenage boy out in the community.
Please send your CV to PA-Recruitment@s4il.co.uk indicating which vacancy you would like to apply for
Personal Assistant to Disabled Child
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Salary £11.44 Per Hour.
Location Sutton St Nicholas
Hours 10 hours in holidays.
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About Me
I am an 14 year old boy and I live in Herefordshire with my family. I have complex epilepsy and have regular seizures of many different varieties, these can involve me being incontinent. I also have learning difficulties, and autistic traits; this can often mean that I will take longer to understand what you mean and explore any questions you ask me; my processing speed is not as quick as everyone elses. I enjoy colouring, going to the cinema, animals, and music. I need encouragement to be active but I like to be out and about and you will need to be able to keep up with me. You will be supporting me 2:1 with my other PA.
Job details
Personal care.
Preparation and cooking of some meals
Hobbies and social activities
Supporting me at various events
Taking me out and about
Medical care
About You
You will need basic maths and literacy knowledge, basic IT skills will also be an advantage. Previous experience of similar work is essential, I will make sure you get the training you need.
You will be willing to attend any training needed e.g. epilepsy training which is essential, first aid, manual handling etc.
You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour. As I have said I am slow at processing and need you to be patient – often my first answer to a question isn’t the one I mean.
A good attitude to independence is important to understand a disabled person and their choices.
Teamwork is important as well as being able to work on your own initiative and have some flexibility to allow for holiday or sickness cover.
You will need to be a car driver/owner.
About Direct Payments
Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.
I should stress that I will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists me in meeting my responsibilities as an employer.
Salary: This is a flat rate of pay.
Hours: 10 per week in the holidays. These are the minimally contracted hours. If I require additional support at other times I will try to give as much notice as possible, an ability to be flexible would be an advantage.