CX830 – A friendly and kind Personal Assistant needed for a 12-year boy in the HU5 area.

Please quote Ref: CX830

A family in the HU5 area are looking for caring and reliable Personal Assistant for their 11-year-old son, Richard. He has Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, ADHD & Autism. The hours are 12 hours every 4 weeks available and can be used flexibly.

Richard loves interacting with adults and he loves nothing more than a drive in the car, a walk in the woods followed a warm hot chocolate afterwards. He also enjoys gaming, swimming and bowling and would love for a PA to enjoy these activities with him.

He using Makaton Sign Language to communicate so ideally the PA will have experience of Makaton. He has no safety awareness so he will need constant supervision and the PA will need to ensure measures are put in place to keep him safe. Richard has a peanut allergy and carries EpiPens, training will be provided.

The higher rate of pay is in recognition of the complex needs Richard has.

Car driver with access to a vehicle preferred. Mileage costs to be met by the employer

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.

Location: HU5 area

Rate of pay: £16 per hour

Hours: 12 h rs per 4 weekly periods (can be used flexibly)

Vacancies: 1

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 it most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

It is importance 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.

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