Personal Assistant ref: BUCAM0326

Job Description BUCAM0326

The Employer

           The Employer is the father of the young boy. 

Job Title:                            Part time, Personal Assistant

Location of Job:               Buckie 

Term:                                   Permanent, subject to a three-month trial period 

Working Hours:                 Term time (40 weeks) 16 hours per week in the evenings, School holidays (12 weeks) up to 24 hours per week to be agreed. 

Assistants also required to provide cover for other team members due to holidays and sickness. Must be flexible. Working hours to be discussed and agreed with the employer. 

• Rate of Pay £16.88 per hour  

• Job Purpose and Way of Working

The aim of the job is to provide assistance to a 6-year-old boy with Autism who is nonverbal and requires support to recognises every day dangers. This young boy enjoys being active outdoors and will require support and monitoring to do this safely. 

Duties will include: 

• Supporting with outdoor activities including trips to the beach.
• Support with indoor activities within the home.
• Support with taking him swimming.
• Support with personal care including incontinence support 

Any questions concerning these duties may be asked at the interview stage. Full training will be provided for all successful applicants. 

·                    Supervision and reporting relationships 

Personal Assistants will be directed by and accountable to the employer. It is necessary to ask the employer what the support needs are, observing his directions and requests. It is also necessary to respect the family privacy and to always maintain confidentiality. 

·        Skills, abilities and desirable personal qualities 

Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy and punctual and must be able to work with the young boy on a one-to-one basis, also be able to work as part of a team. Applicants will also be required to hold a full clean UK driving licence.

Applicants with previous experience of Autism would be advantageous however full training will be provided. 

·        Training 

Mandatory training will be provided. This includes: Child support & protection. Any other training needs will be discussed and determined by the Employer and social worker. 

·        References and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme

A reference from 2 employers, one of which should be current or recent is required. Employees will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme. Further information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk 

To apply for this position, please contact SDSpersonalassistants@moray.gov.uk quoting BUCAM0326

The Moray Council Self-Directed Support Team exists to support people to employ their own Personal Assistants and/or purchase services using Direct Payments. As an organisation we are not the employer, but merely assist people to recruit staff when required. If you are employed, your contract will be with the person in receipt of the Direct Payment and not with The Moray Council.