Personal Care Assistant 5 hours per week JOB DESCRIPTION I am looking for a Personal Assistant to work with me for 5 hours every week.
About Myself I'm a 7 year old boy living with my family in the Merthyr area.
I am a socially shy but a happy boy and I enjoy technology very much.
I like the park, swimming, trains and McDonalds.
I'm nervous in new situations, I like to try my luck at escaping and need to be watched constantly as I have no sense of danger or cause and effect.
I wear ear defenders all day in school but prefer not to with my family.
I might choose to wear them with you.
Speaking of school, I am excellent at reading, have been since 3 years old.
I have just started to write with a pen.
I can type and spell anything I want to look for on my phone/tablet though.
I am autistic and struggle socially.
I do not interact with peers and prefer to play alone.
Other children crying or screaming is a big trigger for me.
I am verbal and can answer basic questions and voice my needs, however most of my speech is echolalia.
I'm a great singer too!.
Likes: YouTube – lots of weird and wonderful videos!
Train Journeys, swimming, play centres, trampoline parks, shopping, animals (farms/zoos etc).
Dislikes: Social gatherings such as parties, very busy areas, waiting in line Tasks and Duties I would like a Personal Assistant to take me out to, train rides, play area's, leisure centre's, parks and shops Type of Person Required I would like someone kind, friendly and patient.
I like someone who is outwardly calm but prepared to be silly too.
I don't like waiting so good timekeeping is important to me, as is consistency.
Hyper vigilance in terms of my safety is paramount.
I must not be left to walk on my own outside.
Candidate with some degree of physical fitness to chase me is also important if needs be.
Awareness/experience of working with ASD individuals is highly desirable.
Working Hours / Pay of Rate 5 Hours per week 52 weeks of year £13.80 per hour About The job Salary Frequency – Calendar Monthly.
Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period.
Applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS police check at no cost to yourself.
Training Full training will be provided by parents.
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