Position Overview & Specifications

Personal Assistant for young boy @£11ph for up to 4hrs pw - NR28

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1264618e

Job purpose:
I am a 13 year old non-verbal, epileptic boy looking for a friend who would be able to take me out and about, mostly whilst my little sister is at gymnastics at the weekend with our mum. Although I do enjoy watching my sister at gymnastics, I would like to do activities that I am interested in too.

I love going to the cinema, swimming, visiting amusement parks where we can go on funfair rides and trips to the beach and woods. Very occasionally, I would like you to visit me at our family holiday destinations in places like Skegness or Great Yarmouth so we can carry out fun activities there. I have a bus pass now so I am comfortable travelling via bus or car.

Location: North Walsham NR28

Details:
-Assistance to leave the house - days out doing activities

Non-verbal but understands what you are saying
Uses wheelchair but can walk assisted for short trips.
In pads will need changing, uses RADAR key
Weekend working

Desirable:
- Similar interest - funfair rides, beach, woods, swimming, cinema.

Medically training (although training available)
Experience with sign a long (Sign-supported communication)
Flexible

Essential:

Full UK Driving licence

- Own vehicle - Blue badge available

Non-smoker

- PEG trained -Fluid required every couple of hours if not taken in enough orally.
- First aid trained - Knowledge of recovery position essential

Epileptic trained

Summary terms and conditions

The rate of pay for this position is £11 per hour
Hours and times of work: Saturday or Sunday depending on circumstances 9am-1pm
You will be reimbursed for traveling expenses incurred as part of the role.
The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks

The post is subject to the following:

A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer
Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer
Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months

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