Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Disclaimer: 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.

About the Job.

The purpose of this role is to provide support for a 12-year-old boy, he is very likeable and loving and really enjoys his time at school. Experience of working with children or adults with SEN is essential and working at the weekend and school holidays will be required. He has great interest in numbers, singing, trains, activities on the iPad and swimming. He has a learning disability which impacts on his understanding, and he has limited verbal communication skills.
He has complex needs that impacts on his emotional and behavioural development. The PA will need to support this young person to help develop his life skills.

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must live within a 15-mile radius of the job location. If you live outside of this area and would like to be considered, please contact us at recruitment@therowan.org first.

Responsible to - Directly to the employer

Main Tasks:

To provide support and build up a trusting relationship and to give the parents a little free time to spend with their other child.
Experience of working with children or adults with SEN is essential and working at the weekend and school holidays will be required.
To take part in social activities and be open to trying new things.
To improve this young person's social and life skills and promote independent living skills.
To promote a healthy lifestyle and to encourage physical activity.
To encourage an understanding of the rules around personal space.
This young person has no sense of stranger danger or traffic awareness and must be always supervised.
When accessing new activities in the community, please ensure that positive reassurance is given and please explain what is going to be happening to prevent any unnecessary worry or anxiety.
Positive self esteem and self confidence should be promoted whilst undertaking any activities.
This young person can bite himself on his hands if he becomes frustrated and occasionally will take out his frustration on others. Crying and angry raised voices can also trigger a meltdown.
Any other duties which may fall within the scope of this role, to be discussed and mutually agreed.

Experience of working with children or adults with SEN is essential.
To be able to speak Welsh would be advantageous.
Establish a professional standard of care which should be always maintained and be prepared to undertake relevant training as required.
Undertake the role with due regard to the citizens physical, educational, social, and psychological needs.
Respect and safeguard the goods and property of the citizen.
Respect the privacy of the family and always uphold confidentiality.
Be punctual and reliable and have some degree of flexibility.
You will need to hold a full driving license. You will be required to use your own vehicle for work purposes; therefore, evidence of insurance for business cover will be required.

Special Conditions:

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references will be required for the post. This is a free and confidential process.