Personal Assistant​/Carer – D681

Overview

PA/Carer required to assist with a variety of tasks in the care and support of our teenage son, who has complex needs.

• Support personal care, including changing continence pads, washing and dressing, brushing teeth, and other hygiene tasks as needed.
• Engage in craft and sensory activities, reading, and singing to the child.
• Accompany parents on trips and outings.
• Carry out light housework (e.g., hoovering, washing up, changing bedding).
• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for our son, following parents’ safety guidance.
• Assist with prescription collection or light shopping as required.
• Participate in activities at the child’s level on the floor; interact and carry out activities with him.

• Applicants must be fit and healthy; role involves manual handling and sling/hoist use.
• Willingness to be on the floor with the child and engage at his level.
• A sense of fun balanced with the ability to tone down when needed; kind, gentle, but firm approach.
• A love of reading and singing; good knowledge of nursery rhymes and songs.
• Ability to read with energy and make reading sessions engaging.
• Reliable, honest, punctual, non-judgemental; able to use own initiative; dog-friendly.
• Two references required and a full DBS check will be carried out.

• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay: £15.65 per hour
• Expected hours: 20 per week
• Working days are mainly Mon to Fri with the very occasional Sat

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