SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living
Location
Westbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Personal Assistant Job Description
Vacancy Ref: 243
Location Westbury
Hours 16 hours per week during school holidays
Payrate £12.00 per hour
Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Driving Licence Yes
DBS Check Yes (This will be funded by the employer)
A bit about me:
I am an 8 year old boy who is non verbal and has complex needs. I cannot play independently and I need some support during the school holidays to enable me to have some fun. I love music, water and the outdoors. I am very mobile and active.
About the role:
To provide structured activities as I cannot play independently. I have a chromosome deletion which affects my ability to communicate and comprehend information. No danger awareness and I need constant 1:1 support. I need support with toileting and basic hygiene routines. Help with use of pecs to encourage communication. I use some Makaton signs.
The kind of person I am looking for:
Someone who is friendly and approachable. Who respects confidentiality, someone who is Fun! You must have lots of patience and use your own initiative.
Application Form:
Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.
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£12 per hour
