PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DISABLED CHILD
About Me
I am 12 years old live with my family in Kington. I enjoy listening to music, singing and watching TV. I have a learning disability, I am generally non verbal but can speak a little when I choose to.
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Salary £12.21 Per Hour.
Location Kington
Hours Either two 24-hour shifts per month or one 48-hour shift per month, with shifts to be arranged flexibly with the employer.
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Job details
Your role will be to support me Either two 24-hour shifts per month or one 48-hour shift per month, with shifts to be arranged flexibly with me. During the shift you will be working alongside another Buddy as I need 2 to 1 support. you will be asleep during the night.
During the shift there will be some aspects of personal care like changing of pads, washing and dressing/undressing.
I will also need support to access activities like going to the park when it is quiet. You will need to watch me at all times as I have no awareness of stranger danger.
There will be prepping and cooking of meals, you will need to clean the kitchen after wards.
About You
Previous experience of similar work is desirable.
You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.
A good attitude to independence is important to understand a disabled person and their choices
Team work is important as you will be working along side another Buddy.
You will need to be a car driver/owner
About Direct Payments
Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.
I should stress that my Mum will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists her in meeting her responsibilities as an employer.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Work Location: In person