2 x Children’s Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Job Description
Job Reference: HS-AA-CCC3Job Title: 2 x Children’s Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Hours: An average of 8 hours per week each to be worked with another personal assistant as 2-1 care
Variable hours to be agreed mutually in advance.The hours will include some flexible evening and weekend hours, one full weekend off will be given each month.
Rates of Pay: £13.60 ph.Closing date: 3rd October
Location: Kinmel Bay, Conwy
About the Job: We are seeking a personal assistant for an active 12-year-old boy in the Kinmel Bay area. He uses PECS and is also learning Makaton. He will need supervision to ensure his safety. We are seeking someone to accompany him on trips out, such as swimming, soft play, trampolines, bouncy castles, play areas, walks, etc.
Responsible to: You will be directly responsible to your employer, the young man’s mother
Main Tasks:
To accompany on trips out and about for the benefits of socialisation, to include the activities he enjoys, such as swimming, paddling, soft play, trampolines, bouncy castles, play areas, walks etc. The activities will be discussed and agreed with family beforehand and will sometimes involve going out on family trips with the young man’s mum and brother.
The young man is completely non-verbal (he uses PECS and is learning Makaton) but is very good at showing you what he wants or needs, so patience and good communication skills are required
To provide constant supervision to always ensure his safety, while keeping up with his busy life
Some personal care will be required
Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and then mutually agreed.
Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed
Person Specification:
To have a driving license and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.
Knowledge of PECS and Makaton desirable but can be learned.
Establish a professional standard of care which should be always maintained
Respect and safeguard the goods and property of the family
Respect the privacy of the family and always uphold confidentiality.Be trustworthy, patient and kind
Be punctual, reliable and have some degree of flexibility, with a view to undertaking extra hours in school holidays
Bear in mind that the role is one of empowerment for the young man
Special Conditions:
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.
The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.