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Job description: Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job. It
is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.
Job Purpose: A Social Care opportunity has become available as a Personal Assistant
for a young boy aged 9. You will assist with everyday tasks and enable him to take part in
activities that he enjoys.
Location: Costessey, NR5.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working or volunteering with children in a care, education or support role
• Awareness of autism spectrum disorder and how it impacts daily life.
• Experience using structure and routine to support children
• Ability to recognise and respond to signs of distress or sensory overload
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Training in positive Behaviour support or de-escalation techniques

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous work or volunteering experience with children with additional needs
• Experience in an autism-specific environment
• Minimum High school diploma/ equivalent
• Safeguarding children training
• Paediatric first aid & CPR certificate

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• NVQ/QCF level 2 or 3 in health and social care, childcare or equivalent
• PECs, Makaton or other communication method training

SUMMARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The rate of pay for this position is £12.38 per hour
• Hours and times of work: up to 3 hours per week, flexible over the weekends.
  Other duties will be discussed if/when deemed appropriate but everything that will be

expected will be explained prior to acceptance of the position.

• 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.

• Access to free training for employed workers.
• If this job requires; Manual Handling, Handling of hazardous chemicals and/or Food

Handling you will be required undertake annual training.

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers