Swimming, trains & making a difference PA – £14.67/hr – weekends & school hols Cramlington

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Swimming, trains & making a difference PA – £14.67/hr – weekends & school hols Cramlington

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 67a97a6e

Could you help turn a love of swimming and trains into enjoyable days out?We are looking for an active, caring Personal Assistant with a mature disposition to support a happy 14-year-old young man with autism who is deaf. This is a chance to help him enjoy his favourite activities, explore his community and build social connections.A small term-time commitment, with more hours in the holidays

• Term time – 5 hours per week: one five-hour block on either Saturday or Sunday.
• School holidays outside summer – 10 hours per week: across two days, preferably Tuesday and Thursday, or two other days to spread activities through the week.
• Summer holidays – 15 hours per week: across two days, preferably Tuesday and Thursday, or two other days to spread activities through the week.

Pay: £14.67 per hour. Exact days and times are to be agreed.

What you will do

• Support swimming, water-based fun and community outings, with trains a particular favourite.
• Help him access activities, develop social interactions and build independence.
• Communicate in ways that work for him: he uses gestures and BSL and has a communication device available. He can also make his needs and wishes known to people without BSL.
• Provide personal care, including continence support, with dignity and respect.

Could you be the right person?Essential:

• Knowledge of supporting children with autism.
• A mature disposition, life experience and strong awareness of risk and safety.
• Able to join in active outings, including swimming, and make community activities enjoyable.
• A driver with your own vehicle: he needs to avoid waiting for buses during winter.
• Comfortable providing personal care and continence support.

Preferred: basic BSL. Experience of supporting deaf or non-verbal children would also be an advantage but is not essential.Applicants of any gender are welcome. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Bring your experience and enthusiasm to a role built around the activities he loves.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Continence Care

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com