Job Overview
An energetic and cheeky 11-year-old boy with Zellweger syndrome is looking for a fun, reliable Personal Assistant to support him at home and out in the community. He is sight and hearing impaired—he wears glasses and uses a cochlear implant—so someone patient, observant, and confident with communication support would be ideal. He has a funny, playful personality and is full of energy. He loves:
* Cars
* Trips to the park
* Building activities
* Hands‑on sensory play, especially playdough
* His iPad
Role and Responsibilities
The role includes:
* Supporting him and his mum on days out during half-term and school holidays
* Engaging him in activities he enjoys
* Occasional housekeeping and light cooking to support mum with his care needs
Additionally duties include:
* Medication prompting/administering
* Personal grooming
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Moving and handling
* Administration
* Cooking
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
* The child is toilet trained but can have occasional accidents and also unable to walk unaided so experience with personal care, a wheelchair, a walking frame and some manual handling is needed.
Required Skills and Qualities
* Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy and well organised
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful
* Creative
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
* Experience with PEG with mic key button desirable
Additional Requirements
* Non‑smoker due to medical reasons
* Non‑smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
* Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
EEO Statement
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
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