Kind PA; carer teenager with Autism AB-BB

Job Role

Kind PA (carer) required for teenager with Autism in Bedford
-BB-001

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and attentive Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 16-year-old young person with autism. This role requires constant supervision and a calm, positive approach at all times.

Part Time, Permanent

• Provide constant supervision to ensure safety at all times
• Support with daily activities and routines
• Take him out to activities and help him enjoy his interests
• Encourage happiness, confidence, and engagement
• Supervise personal care tasks including:
  • Toileting
  • Eating
  • Washing hands
• Monitor behaviour and wellbeing throughout the day
• Managing meltdowns:
  • Remain calm and use positive language
  • Ensure he is kept safe
  • Do not say anything that may escape the situation
  • Allow time for him to settle in a safe, quiet area
  • Gently divert attention when appropriate
  • Be aware of triggers and avoid them where possible

• Enhanced DBS check (required)
• First Aid training (required)

• Hardworking, patient, and always alert
• Kind, understanding, and calm under pressure
• Experience working with children or young people with autism (essential)
• Autism training (preferred)
• Able to use positive behaviour support strategies

• 16-year-old teenager with autism
• Speech delay
• Has no sense of danger and requires supervision at all times
• Enjoys Disney Cars, swimming, cinema trips, parks, walks, trampolining, and horses
• Can experience meltdowns (currently on new medication)

This Role Would Suit Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Comfortable providing 1:1 support and supervision at all times

• Hourly Rate: £13.26
• Hours Per Week: 4 hours term time and 6 hours during holidays
• How will the hours be used:
  Flexible, mostly weekends.
• Employer requires transport? Yes