Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) for Child with Additional Support Needs

Location: Kilmarnock

Rate of Pay: 12.00 per hour

Hours: Casual   8 hours per 4-week period (as agreed with employer)

Job Purpose:

To provide one-to-one support for a 10-year-old boy, who has epilepsy (no rescue medication required), a learning disability, ASD, and Chromosome 7p duplication. The PA will assist Logan in engaging in activities, promoting his independence, and ensuring his safety and well-being while supporting his needs in a home and community setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide companionship and support tailored to the young person’s needs.

Encourage and engage the young person in activities suited to his interests and abilities.

Offer reassurance and guidance to help him navigate different environments.

Support positive behaviour and communication, considering the persons short attention span and repetitive speech.

Assist in developing social skills and interaction in an appropriate and supportive way.

Ensure the young persons safety at all times, particularly in unfamiliar settings.

Follow any guidance given by parents/carers regarding their routines and preferences.

Maintain a patient and understanding approach to behavioural challenges arising from his learning disability and ASD.

Promote consistency and routine in line with what works well for young person  at school.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Experience working with children with additional support needs (ASD, learning disabilities, epilepsy).

Understanding of behaviour linked to communication difficulties and short attention spans.

Patience, empathy, and the ability to build trust with the young person

Reliable, responsible, and able to follow guidance from parents/carers.

Good communication skills to liaise effectively with the young person’s family.

Desirable:

Experience in a similar personal assistant, care, or support worker role.

Knowledge of strategies for supporting communication and managing behaviour positively.

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