2 Personal Assistants required 4 hrs pw

2 Personal Assistant’s required 4 hrs pw

About Myself

I am a 16-year-old boy who has a diagnosis of a life limiting neurodegenerative disease Ataxia-telangiectasia (AT) and reside in the Merthyr area with my mother and two younger sisters. I display most of the symptoms of AT including difficulty walking and poor balance, involuntary jerking movements, muscle twitching, slurred speech and poor growth.  I am able to communicate verbally however my speech can become slurred and I have access to a communicate device to support me when needed.

Due to my increased mobility I need support with transitions and am unable to walk without support and usually use my wheelchair. I am able to toilet independently but will need assistance with transferring on and off the toilet to ensure my safety and risk of falling and hurting myself. I have a specialist diet due as I have difficulty gaining weight and swallowing which is another symptom of my condition.

I attend greenfield specialist school and have a good group of friends. I enjoy watching my favourite football team Liverpool, playing on my X-box and love music particularly rap music and Ed Sheeran. 

I have a good sense of humour and want to access social activities, I will need two PA’s to ensure my safety with transitions and transfers from my wheelchair etc.

 I do not display any challenging behaviours but can become frustrated when people do not understand what I am trying to say. In this situation it is best to provide me with the time to communicate my needs more clearly, rather than trying to communicate for me.

Likes:

• Going to the cinema
• Going bowling
• Pokémon
• Watching football – my favourite team is Liverpool
• Playing on my Xbox
• Shopping for things I like such as Pokémon cards.
• Music –lots of different types of music including rap, rock and Ed Sheeran.

Dislikes

• Swimming – I’m not confident about going swimming due to decreased mobility.
• When people try and finish my sentences and communicate for me.
• Really busy places and people surrounding me – this can make me feel claustrophobic.

Tasks and Duties

• To access the local community and surrounding areas.
• Always ensure my safety.
• Promote my independence.
• Encourage a happy and positive atmosphere when out in the community.
• Provide reassurance when I have become unsettled

Working Hours/Rate of pay

£14 PER HOUR

4 hours per week.

Can be worked flexible

Type of person required

• Someone who is kind and patient and will respect my needs
• Someone who has previous experience of working with children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
• Full UK Driving licence – Essential
• Reliability is essential
• Someone who is understanding and trustworthy
• Good clear communication skills
• Someone who will encourage independence
• Desirable if they have epilepsy training.

Training

Training is accessible if required for the job role

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be subject to a three month trial period

A DBS check will be required, this will be at no cost to yourself

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of Service Users. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not Peoples Plus