Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 2 days ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-411-104 |
| Hours | 4 hours per week (Saturday preferred) We are currently recruiting for an initial 4 hour-per-week position, ideally working on a Saturday. An increased care package is currently being considered and, subject to approval, the intention is for this role to expand significantly. We are therefore looking for someone who is interested in becoming a longer-term member of our support team and who may be able to take on a substantial proportion of the additional hours available in the future. These additional hours are expected to include daytime support, attendance at appointments and activities, community access, evening support and potentially overnight support, depending on the final package, mutual agreement and availability. |
| Rate of Pay | £14.00 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | I am a young child with SMA Type 1 and complex physical care needs. I am NG fed and have very limited mobility, so I require support with my daily care, positioning and specialist equipment. I am a happy and sociable child who enjoys interaction, songs, books, play and spending time with people around me. I am looking for someone who can support me with my care while helping me enjoy activities at home and in the community |
| Key Responsibilities: | Your role will focus entirely on supporting me with my care and wellbeing, including personal care such as changing, dressing and hygiene support; supporting my NG feeding and established care routines; assisting with positioning and mobility needs; helping to keep specialist equipment clean, charged and ready for use; accompanying me to appointments, groups and community activities when required; supporting play, interaction and age-appropriate activities; and working alongside my family to ensure my care needs are met safely and consistently. |
| Requirements: | Kind, caring and patient; reliable and trustworthy; calm and friendly; willing to learn and follow established care routines; confident working as part of a family team; and able to support a child with complex physical needs. Experience working with children with disabilities or additional needs would be desirable. Experience of SMA, NG feeding or specialist medical equipment would be an advantage but is not essential, as training can be provided for the right person. A driving licence and access to a vehicle may be beneficial but is not essential. An Enhanced DBS check, references and proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required. We are looking for a caring and dependable person who will not only support with physical care but also help create opportunities for fun, interaction and participation in everyday life. Reliability is especially important, as consistent support helps make a real difference to our child and family. |