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SalaryPlease quote Ref: CX283
Location: Bransholme
Rate of pay: £11.44
Hours: 4
Vacancies: 1
Further Information:
A female Personal Assistant is required to work for 4 hours per week on a Saturday to support, a young girl with complex special needs in the Bransholme area of Hull.
This young girl is 16 years old and has Severe Autism, Severe Learning difficulties and an undiagnosed growth hormone issue, and needs support with all aspects of her life and personal care. Duties would include all aspects of personal care, dressing, entertaining [very important!] and engaging in play activities.
The successful applicant would be required to take this young lady out into the local community for her lunch and then whatever activities have been agreed by her parents,
Applicants must be prepared to assist with intimate personal care. They must also be able to handle the physical skills of lifting, pushing and bending. They do not have to be particularly physically strong to do this, technique is as important as physical strength. Having a warm friendly disposition is a key requirement. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in working with disabled children, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. In addition applicants should be good at communicating, tolerant, non-judgmental and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect.
The applicants must be flexible in their approach to work, willing to follow the directions of this girl’s parents and like a job that can be demanding and varied but very rewarding, experience of working with young disabled people with complex needs would be preferred.
Applicants should quote reference number CX283
Due to the nature of this role including medical/personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9 part 1)”
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
How to apply
1. Click apply link upload a cv/cover letter.
2. Click link and complete apply to be a PA and then email esw@choicesandrights.org.uk with your name and reference number of the job.
3. Send a printed application/CV to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Bransholme, Hull HU7 4DQ
Important Information
The above vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/ representative who receives support from the Direct Payment Support Service. Successful applicants will be employed directly by the disabled person/representative not Choices and Rights. It is important to note Choices and Rights are acting on the employer’s behalf and we cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment. Applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, they will then choose which candidates they wish to interview. They may contact you directly or ask their support worker to contact you and arrange a suitable date for an interview to take place. We are not an agency.
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