A PA is required in Rawdon (LS19) Leeds to support a young boy to access social activities.
Seeking a suitable PA in Rawdon in Leeds who can drive and has their own car; this is an essential requirement for this role.
4 hours per week during Term Time & 6 hours during the school holidays, mostly evenings with possible weekends, £12.40 an hour (gross) at all times.
I am seeking a PA for my 14-year-old son, who has autism, ADHD, and cognitive delay. My son needs assistance to access activities in the community and to access transport.
I require a person that can be both caring and act as reassurance to him when he is feeling anxious or needs support.
The person I employ will have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for our privacy.
My son's personal assistant must supervise him at all times. This does not mean hands-on; they need to have a stepped-back approach most of the time, acting almost as a supervisor. They need to be aware of his vulnerability and his need to be kept safe. My son looks as though he is of "norm" and is high functioning, so his disabilities can be forgotten. He is very good at social interactions and "fits" in well with peers.
Supervision
He needs a hands-off approach, meaning most of the time you just need to be in the room to allow him to be independent and to build his confidence. He needs reminders of appropriate behaviour as he is a cheeky lad that will test the rules and boundaries. He also has a very large and irrational fear of insects, so anything like butterflies near him will make him bolt away, and he forgets any safety. This will need to be mindful of, as he may ask for help and say he is uncomfortable; in this situation, he needs reassurance and guidance to where he feels safe. He is not physical in any way.
Support Tasks
- Accompany my son on days out.
- Accompany my son to activities in the community and suggest activities that my son would enjoy.
- Accompany my son to social activities.
- Be mindful of my son's safety at all times.
- Always supervise my son and do not allow him to be alone, even if this is at a distance.
- Use strategies to distract and encourage him when he is feeling less confident.
- Have clear boundaries set and expectations of behaviour whilst he is with you. Clear expectations must be set, as with any teenager he will push his luck even if in a fun way.
- Encourage appropriate social interactions with peers and adults.
- Any other request I may reasonably make will be discussed first and then implemented where required.
If you are interested and would like to discuss further, please apply via UKCIL.