Personal Assistant Required – Dundee

0 hour contract with possibility of permanent contracted hours.

 

Benefits of employment

• Flexible and accommodating
• We aim to create a meaningful and beneficial environment for ourselves and our employees.
• We have surplus hours, if you would like to work extra hours, we would be happy to give them.
• £360 for a 24-hour sleepover shift · Either lone working or working as part of double up (sleepovers will be two staff members)
• While we encourage our son to do certain activities, we would like staff to come up with ideas and plan activities too.

We are looking to build a team of experienced individuals to help to assist with the care of our 9-year-old son. Our son has a diagnosis of ASD and is non-verbal. Due to this our son will at times present challenging behavior. However, our son can also be very affectionate and quick to build personal bonds with adults.

Details of employment

• £15 per hour · Shifts would range between 5-8 hours · 0-hour contract
• Possibility of contracted hours
• Paid holidays
• Weekend working
• Sleepovers (24 hours) – 2pm Saturday – 2pm Sunday

Requirements

• Professional experience gained by working with disabled children. Experience in working with non-verbal children.
• Experienced in carrying out personal care.
• Being able to commit to employment.
• Fit and able to keep up with a very energetic child.
• Must be fluent in English and have confident communication skills.

Activities Involved

• Swimming (most enjoyed)
• Playparks
• Ryze
• The yard
• The botanical gardens
• Walks through wooded areas and beaches.

Our son loves the outdoors and due to his ASD traits, he is very sensory orientated. He loves to climb and really loves to tear things up and watch them fall from his hands. The warmer months, most if not all activities will be outdoors based. In the colder/wetter months we will encourage indoor activities.

 

Libby.McAinsh@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk

Apply with a covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for the post and also a CV.