DPSS- Personal Assistant - school term​/in term - Seven Sisters

I am a 9 year old girl with a friendly nature, I live within the upper valley area of seven sisters. I have autism and I am unable to communicate verbally, I use descriptive communication, and I can become louder when exited. I can at times hit out when I become frustrated. I love swimming and going to wiggleys farm and attending the trampoline park and soft play.

Car driver is essential.

• Assisting with toileting
• Aspects of personal care
• Supporting with road safety
• Supporting me to stay safe as I can pick up small objects.

• Has some knowledge of supporting a child with autism (Desirable)
• Friendly Nature.
• Trustworthy.
• Reliable.
• Being around children.
• Patient and energetic as I can run around at times.

4 hours per week school term / 8 hours per week in holiday term. Flexible with times and days however looking to recruit for a Saturday 12:30 to 4.30 with more hours available possible for Wednesday and possible looking at sleep ins. And also to discuss school holidays.

This post may require a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by NPTCBC). If this post requires you to work with children then it is compulsory for you to have a DBS check prior to commencement.

If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.

Wages will be paid on a 4 weekly or monthly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.

You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.

You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.