Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
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About the Direct Payment Holder
A 14-year-old girl living in Bushey, Hertfordshire area, is seeking a kind, patient, and experienced female Personal Assistant to provide care and support. She is autistic, non-verbal, and requires full assistance with daily living.
Hours and rate of pay
Term-time: 4 hours per week (mainly Saturday and Sunday, with flexibility for appointments on weekdays if needed)
School holidays: 8 hours per week (can be spread between Monday and Saturday)
£13 per hour
Location
Hertfordshire, WD23
DBS/Checks
Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
Training
Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid
* Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…
The role involves total care, including changing nappies, dressing, bathing, helping with feeding, and keeping her safe from potential dangers. At times she may display frustration through tantrums due to difficulty expressing her needs, so the PA must be calm, understanding, and experienced in supporting children with special needs.
The PA may also be asked to accompany the mother and child to hospital appointments or outings when required.
Required skills and experience
Providing personal care: changing nappies, dressing, bathing
Helping with feeding
Supervising to ensure safety and guidance from danger
Assisting with appointments as required
Female PA/carer (essential), This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7 (2b).
Experience working with children with special needs, particularly autism and non-verbal communication
Friendly, amiable, patient, and reliable
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 per week
Work Location: In person