10 hours a week, more in holidays Worked on a rota: 40 hours over 4 weeks For example: 14 hours per week for two weeks then 6 hours for two weeks After school and part of weekend Possibility for more hours and day outings with family during the holidays
Location
Ellerby
Male/Female/No Preference?
No preference
Description of Duties
Working with 5 year oldpre verbal boy with autism to build interaction and communication. This job is all about play therapy and sensory integration, be that in the home, in the park or on the trampoline. Interactive play sessions would be planned initially by the parent to help build the relationship and could later be planned out by the carer. As things progress we can then move to include taking the client out and about locally e.g. to the park, cinema, soft play, the deep, etc. The PA would be helping the client practice daily independent communication. Using gestures, basic communication, using speech device in public. Client has some physical care needs relating to delayed fine motor skills. Otherwise he is a happy, smiley little boy who needs help to come out of his world..
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
Experience or qualifications in autism or special needs an advantage but not essential. The PA should be calm, positive and committed. Should be able to put fair positive boundaries in place, and be able to work on their own initiative.
Rate of Pay
£10/hour (expense allowance for outings at later stage)
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
Own car preferred to reach family home. Mileage allowance can be paid for outings at a later stage
Any Other Relevant Information?
DBS check essential. Character and/or employer references essential.
P.A for a 17yr old young man with autism, non verbal some anxiety issues. Must be physically well and active as the young man they would be caring for is quite tall, strong and likes sport. To assist with daily activities from school, weekends, holiday and some sleep overs/short breaks. To assist with personal care. Must be able to drive and have a full clean drivers license.
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
Must be DBS checked and have some experience working with young adults with complex need. Must be willing to learn new skill and show compassion and understanding.
Rate of Pay
£7.83ph
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
Own transport preferred clean driving licence required
Any Other Relevant Information?
Must have some available references upon request.
Contact Details for Interested Applicants
07918153701
POSTED 09.11.18
Hours/ Days Required
6 hours per week term time / 10 hours in school holidays
Location
Cottingham
Male/Female/No Preference?
Male preferred
Description of Duties
Family are looking for a direct payment support worker for a 13 year old boy. He has autism and a learning disability. He likes being out in the community so would like a support who will be energetic and confident.Duties include supporting the young man to participate in different activities in the community.
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
Experience of working with children and young people autism and or learning disabilities.
Rate of Pay
£8.50ph
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
Own transport required
Also needs to be willing to take public transport
Any Other Relevant Information?
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority
4 hours per week and an additional 4 (8 in total) in school holiday
Location
Brough area
Male/Female/No Preference?
Male preferred
Description of Duties
Personal Assistant required to support 11year old male living in Brough.
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
The successful applicant must have experience of supporting young people with autism, and also managing difficult behaviours.
In addition suitable candidate needs to be active and willing to partake in a variety of activities to suit the child. A practical and positive individual with a genuine enthusiasm for working with children with additional needs is required.
Hours of work to be mostly undertaken on Sunday afternoons, however some flexibility is required.
During school holidays the days and times will vary.
Previous experience of working with autistic young people and managing difficult behaviour
Rate of Pay
£8.50ph
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
Driving licence essential
Any Other Relevant Information?
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority
Contact Details for Interested Applicants
07415381909
POSTED 25.10.18
Hours/ Days Required
4 hours per week - mainly evenings and weekends although this would increase during the school holidays
Location
Beverley
Male/Female/No Preference?
no preference
Description of Duties
Support Worker required for young female aged 8 years, with Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (inherited metabolic disease), global developmental delay and epilepsy which together present as mild cerebral palsy and learning difficulties, living in Beverley. Would like someone to provide fun activities and meet daily care needs. Worker required for 4 hours per week term time and 8 hours per week during the school holidays. Hours can be flexible to suit as long as all hours are covered across the month. This can be discussed at interview, however please note your availability on your CV or covering letter.
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
Experience of working with children with SEND an advantage; up to date safeguarding and first aid training desirable
Rate of Pay
£8.40ph
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
ideally you will be able to drive and be willing to take the young person out to activities
Any Other Relevant Information?
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Contact Details for Interested Applicants
Please apply by CV stating any previous similar work experience to Natalie Dosdale – 0-25 SEND Family Co-ordinator, The Hub, Springhead Lane, Anlaby Common, HU5 5YJ or to who will forward applications to parent to consider
POSTED 03.10.18
Hours/ Days Required
Alternative weekends Saturdays 7.30am-7.30pm or Sundays 7.30am-4.00pm
Location
Beverley
Male/Female/No Preference?
Female
Description of Duties
To assist mum (who has some physical injuries) with looking after her super cute 5 year old daughter who has global development delay for trips out, socalising etc personal care, feeding, bathing and general household tasks eg cleaning and meal preparation.
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
Ideally experience working with young children with additional needs, driving licence and car essential. Must be physically able to lift small 5 year old and wheelchair in and out of car and have a positive fun attitude.
Rate of Pay
£8.80ph plus holiday pay
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
Own car essential for trips out.
Any Other Relevant Information?
Lots of opportunities for additional hours during week and full days during school holidays
Contact Details for Interested Applicants
Kathryn tel 07956746448
POSTED 03.10.18
Hours/ Days Required
Worked on a rota of either: - One shift a fortnight of 3 hours on a weekend day (same day and time each time) OR - 2 days a week in the school holidays (flexible on which days)
Location
West Hull
Male/Female/No Preference?
No preference
Description of Duties
PA would be working with a teenage boy with special needs in Hull.
Duties would include an initial period of building up a relationship in the family home by chatting to and interacting with the client. Once the client was comfortable, duties would include taking them out and about locally e.g. to the library, cinema, bowling, soft play, etc. The PA would be helping the client practice daily independent interactions eg paying for items, as well as encouraging positive interactions with others in general. Client has no physical care needs and no physical aggression.
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
Experience or qualifications in autism or special needs an advantage but not essential. The PA should be calm, positive and committed. Should be able to put fair positive boundaries in place, and be able to work on their own initiative.
Rate of Pay
7.83 plus expenses allowance
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
Car preferred but not essential, bus can be used instead, a small mileage allowance can be paid to a PA using their car or free bus pass can be used.
Any Other Relevant Information?
DBS check essential. Character and/or employer references essential.
Contact Details for Interested Applicants
POSTED 28.09.18
Hours/ Days Required
4 hours a week, more in hols
Location
Pocklington
Male/Female/No Preference?
No preference
Description of Duties
Help care for 8 year old boy with learning difficulties, occasional babysit and take on a day out. Assist with play therapies and oral skill therapies, look after his care needs, learn to tube feed, and have fun.
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
References will be required
Rate of Pay
£9
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
Would be helpful
Any Other Relevant Information?
Must be happy to get involved
Your Contact Details for Interested Applicants
POSTED 28.09.18
Hours/ Days Required
07:00-08:00 and 16:00-18:30 Thursday and Friday
Location
Bishop Burton
Male/Female/No Preference?
No Preference
Description of Duties
Our lovely 6 year old little boy needs a personal assistant to join his small and dedicated support team. He has physical and learning disabilities and attends a special school. Our son has overcome great obstacles in his short life and needs a special person to help him continue his journey.
Duties will involve seeing our son safely onto/off school transport, all aspects of personal care in addition to preparing/giving medication and a special medical diet.
Any Experience or Qualifications Required?
Previous epilepsy and paediatric first aid training are an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given. A genuine commitment to helping those with special needs and a willingness to learn new skills are vital.
Rate of Pay
£10.25 per hour
Own Transport / Driving Licence Required?
Own transport essential due to village location
Any Other Relevant Information?
Additional hours may be available to cover annual leave of other personal assistants.
