We are looking for a caring, reliable and flexible Personal Assistant to support our 14-year-old daughter, who has special needs and multiple physical care requirements. This is a rewarding role for someone with a calm, patient and bubbly personality who enjoys working with children and being part of a family support network.
Hours
8 hours per week
Working Days And Times
Monday: 08:00 – 09:30 and 15:00 – 17:30
Tuesday: 08:00 – 09:30 and 15:00 – 17:30
Please note: You must be flexible on Mondays and Tuesdays to accommodate changes when our child is unwell (approximately 50% of the time). When she is ill, working hours will usually be 12:00 – 16:00 on Monday and Tuesday.
Hourly Rate
To be discussed.
About The Person Being Supported
The role is to support our 14-year-old daughter in her daily routine. She requires assistance with personal care, health needs and age-appropriate activities in a supportive, respectful and engaging way.
Job Description / Main Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Getting the child ready for school
* Personal care including washing and brushing teeth
* Catheterisation (Mitrofanoff)
* Changing stoma bag
* Ironing school uniform and dressing the child
* Preparing, feeding and clearing away breakfast
* Tidying up after tasks
* Collecting from school
* After-school care including washing, catheterisation and stoma care if required
* Preparing and feeding tea
* Playing and engaging in activities
* Supporting with homework
Person Specification
* Female
* Empathetic, caring and patient, with a bubbly personality
* Fast-thinking and calm in emergencies
* Able to administer medication
* Accepting and respectful of different religions and cultures
* Able to cook basic Pakistani/Indian food
Qualifications / Skills / Training Required
* Trained in catheterisation for Mitrofanoff
* Colostomy trained
* Awareness of epilepsy
Additional Information
* Pets in the household: 1 cat
* Driving licence required: Yes
* Non-smoker required
* Smoking during work hours (including outside): Not permitted
* Must be able to get on well with the family, twin sister, other carers and neighbours
If you are kind, dependable and looking for a meaningful role supporting a young person within a family home, we would love to hear from you.
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