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Reference Number 002: Personal Assistant required for a a 13 year old male who has mild learning difficulties and some challenging behaviour issues

  • For a male aged 11 - 14 years
  • Located in Queens Park, Bedford
  • Requires help with: Getting out and about; Support in accessing the local community; Support accessing social activities
  • PA should have: Full Driving License; Use of own transport
Job description

The employer is a family looking to employ a PA for their 13 year old son, who has mild learning difficulties and some challenging behaviour issues. He is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and speech delay but communicates in other ways, however can communicate using some words.

A personal assistant is sought to assist the child to explore & expand his leisure opportunities / activities. PA will enable the child to spend some quality time away from his parents and to access activities locally in the community.

To assist the employer’s son with having time out in the community under the supervision of an adult and working towards developing his interaction and independent skills.

Accompanying on local shopping trips and outings. Ranging from walks in the park to his kickboxing sessions and new activities he would like to explore.

To support him in developing and building upon his social and interaction skills outside of the family home.

 should ideally have or willingness to train for.

The successful applicant will be friendly and able to give empathetic support, while respecting the child’s independence but also able to take instruction.

A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist the child with his varied interests is needed with a willingness to help him explore new activities, joining in when appropriate.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour. Preferably the PA will have a full, clean driving licence.

Please note this role is subject to satisfactory disclosure from DBS checks (cost borne by Employer) Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting.  Bedford Borough Council  is not the employer

Date posted:
12/10/2021

About the job

Transport
Full Driving License
Use of own transport
Needs to have a current DBS/CRB check?
Yes

Salary / Hourly Rates

Salary
Rate Type Notes
£9.08 if directly employed / £12.13 if you are officially self-employed** Per hour **If self-employed you will need to provide official proof of your self-employed status with HMRC, and evidence of your public liability insurance

Days & Times

When is the PA needed?
When is the PA needed?
Morning Afternoon Evening Overnight Start time End time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Availability notes

4 hours per week worked during school term and 8 hrs per week worked during school holidays; preferably one evening a week but days and times can be discussed at interview

About the client

Client age group
11 - 14 years
Client gender
Male