DPPA / SG / 201336 - Personal Assistant

Introduction
To help care for two teenage boys aged 16/17 yrs within a small
team in their home. Both boys are Autistic and have
communication and learning difficulties along with Sensory
Processing issues. Both boys have behavioural difficulties and on
occasion can become aggressive. The boys have a great sense of
fun and humour, are both extremely active and love hugs and
physical play.
Main Duties
To help prepare meals.
Personal care; one child doubly incontinent.
Help to use visual timetable and prompts.
Bathing
Long walks (in all weathers!)
Trampolining.

Able to create imaginative play ideas.
Willingness to engage in special interest activities.
Knowledge of PECS & Intensive Interaction would be beneficial or
a willingness to learn in this regard.
To help keep the boys environment clean and tidy.
Personal Specification
Patient and caring attitude. Able to deal calmly with stressful
situations.
Physically fit.
Able to work within a small team.
Self-motivated.
Able to look at the funny side of things.
Must be flexible with hours.Car driver preferable as location is not close to public transport.

Hours: 34 hrs per week minimum and to include: 1 Night Shift; 1
Sleeping shift; Day Shifts (weekdays and weekends)
Extra hours during School Holidays. Cover for other Staff Holidays
& Sick days.
Rates: £11.50 day, £12.00 night., 5.6 weeks' holiday per year (pro-rata)
Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)
Training provided if required and where available
Special Conditions
This appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service
check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an
online update DBS you have a greater chance of becoming
shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit
much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to
https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service