PA for a teenage boy 5 hrs/wk term time, 10 hrs/wk school hols £12.40/hr - Leeds LS15

PA for a teenage boy 5 hrs/wk term time, 10 hrs/wk school hols @ £12.40/hr - Leeds LS15

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: c4e8cd2e

• T is a 13 year old happy, chatty boy, with a lot of energy, who likes trains, computer games, lego, radios (ham radio/walkie talkies, PMR), electronics and animals.
• T has diagnoses of Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia.
• T does struggle with social and emotional difficulties and must be supervised at all times due to his tendency of running off and potential challenging behaviours. He needs encouraging engagement to get off screens and out of the house, either for walks or local activities. He does not require support with personal care needs.Main dutiesSocial duties, support to:
• Get out of the house and active.
• Keep in touch and socialise with friends.
• Do hobbies such as train spotting/dispatching, dog walking or lego.
• Take part in activities such as Ninja Warrior, swimming, trampolining, ten pin bowling or trips by train.Domestic duties - getting snacks after school and maybe lunch in the holidays.Values, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willing to travel and has a good sense of humour.We are looking for someone who can build a trusting relationship with T and motivate him to get off his screens and out of the house.T loves animals and we would be very keen to receive applications from candidates who have a dog and would be willing to bring them along sometimes and share with Tony. Playing with and taking a dog for a walk would be something T would really enjoy.What you can expect to receiveDuring your first few weeks, while you build your relationship with T, one of his parents will be at home to support you.Online training is available through the Leeds PA training hub covering:
• Moving and Handling
• Safeguarding
• First Aid Awareness
• Person Centred CareHours of workTerm Time: 5 hours a week during term time delivered as 2 x 2.5 after school sessions (3 – 5:30), ideally Tuesdays and Wednesdays.School Holidays: 10 hours a week. During the holidays the working time can be flexible, however, we need to have things planned in advance.Skills

Essential:

• Confidentiality
• Good at building relationships
• Positive
• ReliablePreferred:
• Good communicator
• Likes dogs or other pets – with own dog as above!
• A good listener
• Ability to support people with behaviours which challenge.
• Awareness of autism and ADHD
• Driving licence
• Car and appropriate insurance
• Able to swim
• Computer literate
• bonus would be an interest in trains

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Social + Leisure activities

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• First Aid

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com