Job purpose: To assist Jacob to become more independent, by supporting him on short trips including by public transport, also support him to go shopping and be able to purchase things on his own. To give Jacob more confidence, for him in the future to be able to travel and walk around alone. To teach him about safety and the importance of remaining calm when things go wrong, for example if a bus is late or cancelled.   About the employer:   ·       My name is Russell, and my wife’s name is Jen, we are Jacob’s parents and Carer, in my spare time I enjoy walking our dog Monty at the local park. ·       Jacob has Autism, he attends a specialist school in Leeds. He enjoys playing with his friends on Xbox and is very knowledgeable about computers, he also enjoys spending time and walking our dog. ·       Jacob doesn’t like to rush for transport and may get upset if he misses a train or bus. He can normally cope with noise and busy environments, such...

Job title: Personal assistant (PA) Reporting to: Grace Grant Location: North Leeds ·       M olly is a lively, happy seven year old who loves singing, playing and listening to music, role-playing games and bouncing on the trampoline. ·       Molly has Down Syndrome and has associated developmental delays. Molly is also on the pathway for assessment for Autism and/or ADHD. Molly can speak in full sentences to express her thoughts, feelings, wants and needs but speech clarity can be poor. Molly uses Makaton and visual timetables e.g a Now and Next board to support her understanding of others and her communication as she takes longer to process information. Molly can walk but uses a wheelchair for longer distances and to keep her safe when out and about as she has no awareness of danger. Molly is currently toilet training and has made significant progress since she started wearing pants in February 2024 through the use of timed toileting.   Main duties:...

HOURS – 4 – 60 PER WEEK INCLUDING OVERNIGHTS FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS RATES OF PAY - £13.44 WEEKDAYS - £15.44 @ WEEKENDS SLEEP RATE £11.43 PERSONAL CARE INVOLVED IN THE ROLE DBS AND REFERENCES WILL BE COMPLETED – 5.6 WEEKS HOLIDAY PRO RATA TRAINING AVAILABLE –   TO CARE FOR FAYE WHO HAS EPILEPSY ,AUTISM &   IS REGISTERED BLIND. HER BEHAVIOUR CAN BE CHALLENGING.   DUE TO HER LOSS OF VISION SHE WILL NEED A CARER WHO IS PATIENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF HER NEEDS. AN ANIMAL LOVER AS FAYE HAS TWO DOGS YOU WILL SUPPORT HER AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY VISITING PLACES DOING LOTS OF ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPANY HER TO VISIT FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PLEASE CONTACT jspalmuk@yahoo.co.uk quote reference JS/FH CLOSING DATE 28TH SEPTEMBER 2024

            JOB ROLE – TO SUPPORT REECE WHO HAS AUTISM AGED 17 YEARS               4   HOURS PER WEEK TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY IN LEEDS 11                       ADDITIONAL 2 HOURS IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - £12.40 PER HOUR            EXPERIENCE OF AUTISM IS DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL           TRAINING WILL BE OFFERED – A DBS WILL BE COMPLETED             As his PA you will help him engage in social activities, to promote his independence and give him the confidence to try new things.   He enjoys all things to do with technology including using his I phone,I Pad,Playstation and X Box.    He has problems with eating and is on a liquid diet.    He loves to visit the shops and becomes anxious in noisy environments including sirens,buses etc. He is verbal but needs things explaining in a simple way. Two references will be taken up – please contact charleneabbey21@hotmail.com quote reference JS/RL CLOSING DATE 18/9/24