Personal Care Assistant for a Young Boy
We are seeking an experienced and caring Personal Assistant to support a 6-year-old male child with a rare and complex genetic condition. The child has vision impairment, mobility difficulties, and several food intolerances, and is unable to communicate verbally.
The successful applicant will provide 1:1 close supervision, support with personal care, and enable the child to access leisure activities in the local community, such as playgrounds, soft play areas, and water play.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 close supervision for the child
* Support with personal care
* Enable the child to access leisure activities in the local community
Person Specification
* Experience and positive understanding of working with children with disabilities
* Genuine interest in working with children with complex needs
* High degree of initiative
* Punctual and reliable
* Flexible and happy, positive, and caring nature
* Respect confidentiality
The successful applicant will be required to undertake training, which will be provided, and have a full, clean driving licence, with insurance for business use. An Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS) will be required, with the cost met by the employer.
Hours: 4 hours per week during term-time weeks on Saturdays, and 8 hours per week during school holiday weeks. Rate of pay: £13.74 per hour, with holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that we are committed to equality and diversity, and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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