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Mosaic 1898 is assisting a family in recruiting 2 PAs for a young person in the LE2 area.

They wish to employ a male and female PA. The young person is nonverbal, has learning disabilities, Low Muscle tone, autism and high sensory needs.

Knowledge of Autism and sensory difficulties is desirable, as is a knowledge of PEC cards however the willingness to learn will be considered.

The PA’s will be required to work together as this is a double up call. This is for 8 hour a week for each PA during the term time and 10 hours per week each PA during school holidays.

The family requires the support to be on a Saturday and Sunday 11.00am until 3pm during term time, and the addition of the Monday during the school holiday. The rate of pay for this post is £13.00 per hour.

To assist in all areas of personal and social and day to day activities as required.

Duties (As required, instructed or directed by employer)

• Support with accessing social activities within the community and home – for example, swimming, park, cinema, garden.
• Support with personal care when out if required
• Support with pushing wheelchair if tires when out in the community
• Requires driver with own car available to use for employer – business use insurance necessary.

Working with Children with Disabilities

To provide assistance at the right time, enabling the child/young person to lead an independent/individual lifestyle in their own home within the community.

The PA should understand their role to assist with the self-defined needs of the child/young person, and feel confident to ask what these needs are, and listen to requests and follow directions given.

The PA should:

• meet the job’s physical requirements (e.g., moving & handling)
• Arrive at the required times ready to work.
• Contact immediately if going to be more than 15 minutes late.
• Establish close working relationship on one-to-one basis.
• If problems arise, discuss & resolve immediately.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect privacy of employer.
• Have a current driving licence.

The PA’s Attitude: —

• Appreciate stresses & strains of parent/carer employer and child/young person, and the effect this can have on the acceptance of help.
• Understand that the preservation of dignity & independence is important.
• Respect the possessions & equipment in the employer’s home.
• Use of the telephone, television, radio etc should only be with employer’s prior consent.
• Any questions regarding tasks should be clarified before starting.
• Duties/hours of work required may vary according to requirements.

Learning the Job

Daily tasks will be learnt and familiarised through PA & employer working together. There are Moving & Handling & Hoist Awareness Courses that can be arranged. If PAs do not have formal training certificates, then we recommend that training courses are taken.

PA Qualities Required

• Reliable & trustworthy
• Able to accept responsibility
• Able to work on own, and as part of team
• Work with initiative if necessary
• Clean and have no unhygienic habits
• Willing to learn the job well
• Diligent and conscientious.

* If you are invited to interview, you will be required to bring documentation proving your entitlement to work in the UK.

* As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a DBS from Leicester City Council.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8-10 per week

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: CW0030SW