Description
The job itself
A Personal Assistant is required to support a young adult with Down syndrome and complex needs to access the community and daily activities.
The individual is non‑verbal and requires support with all aspects of personal care. Nutritional needs are supported via PEG feeding; working hours will be arranged around mealtimes.
Hours:
1. 4 hours per week, worked at weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
2. Providing one‑to‑one support in the community.
3. Assisting with personal care and daily needs.
4. Supporting engagement in activities and routines.
5. Providing supervision, reassurance, and sensory support.
6. Ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times.
Pay and Expenses:
7. £13.50 per hour.
8. £0.45 per mile (up to 30 miles per week) to support travel due to rural location.
Requirements:
9. Patient, caring, and reliable.
10. Experience of supporting individuals with additional needs preferred.
11. DBS and reference checks required.
To Apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter to: