Overview
Teenage boy with complex needs in S8 is seeking a Personal Assistant for maternity cover. IBK Initiatives provides Direct Payment Support to families and matches PAs to the right person.
Responsibilities
* Constant support throughout the day or night
* Support with daily medications and attending regular hospital appointments
* Assistance with washing, dressing, feeding and moving around
* Using a variety of equipment such as wheelchair and hoists
* Support eating and drinking
* Willing to adapt to routines
Team and approach
* Join the team of PAs; calm, patient and open-minded in the approach to support
* Have a good sense of humour
* Experience of working with young people with complex needs and communication difficulties using PECs
* Willing to learn from the young person, current PAs and the family
* Be friendly, reliable, and honest; maintain confidentiality
* Be respectful in the family home
* Have a genuine desire to positively enhance the young person’s life
* Be physically capable of carrying out tasks described
* Have similar hobbies and interests
Role specifics
The role will involve personal care and manual handling; training will be provided.
Note: This is a temporary maternity cover role.
Location and Contract
Location: Sheffield
Type of Contract: Short Term
Hours: Working a 0 hours contract, covering weekends and school holidays on a casual basis
Important dates
Closing Date: 26-09-2025
How to apply
Please contact IBK Initiatives via email for an application form: recruitment@ibkinitatitives.com
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