Overview
PA/Carer required to assist with a variety of tasks in the care and support of our teenage son, who has complex needs.
Responsibilities
* Support personal care, including changing continence pads, washing and dressing, brushing teeth, and other hygiene tasks as needed.
* Engage in craft and sensory activities, reading, and singing to the child.
* Accompany parents on trips and outings.
* Carry out light housework (e.g., hoovering, washing up, changing bedding).
* Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for our son, following parents’ safety guidance.
* Assist with prescription collection or light shopping as required.
* Participate in activities at the child’s level on the floor; interact and carry out activities with him.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Applicants must be fit and healthy; role involves manual handling and sling/hoist use.
* Willingness to be on the floor with the child and engage at his level.
* A sense of fun balanced with the ability to tone down when needed; kind, gentle, but firm approach.
* A love of reading and singing; good knowledge of nursery rhymes and songs.
* Ability to read with energy and make reading sessions engaging.
* Reliable, honest, punctual, non-judgemental; able to use own initiative; dog-friendly.
* Two references required and a full DBS check will be carried out.
Job Details
* Job Type: Part-time
* Pay: £15.65 per hour
* Expected hours: 20 per week
* Working days are mainly Mon to Fri with the very occasional Sat
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