Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 1 week ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-095-473 |
| Hours | Flexible hours – 46 available to be used in the school holidays |
| Rate of Pay | £15 per hour. |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | JJ is a lovely 11 year old boy who is Autistic and has some but limited communication. He loves animals, parks, trampolining, horse riding, swimming, and rollercoasters. He has a dog and two cats and loves people. JJ has no sense of danger so needs to be watched at all times. We hold hands when walking, especially near roads. He gets excited by cars and will want run towards them. If he gets overwhelmed he can scratch and pinch himself or others however this is not happening very often these days as he is generally a very happy chap when out doing fun things! |
| Key Responsibilities: | Support JJ out into the community to burn off some energy, socialise eat and have a fun summer outside! Support will involve an activity to start which will be going to the park, trampolining, soft play, trip to the farm or something active followed by lunch at usually Wetherspoons, subway, Nando’s or McDonalds and if there’s any time left after to play outside the front of our house with my car. Generally he does good listening and will wait, hold hands and follow simple instructions well. Personal care: JJ needs support with wiping after the toilet and dressing/ undressing, washing his hands and face, reminders to eat and drink, have sun cream applied. |
| Requirements: | Must be a driver and have own car (mileage will be paid) the car really helps to transition JJ to the next activity and home. He is always happy to go back to the car. Someone with a happy, calm and kind character would be ideal. Ideally we would like to work with someone long term during school holidays Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you. * Sponsorship is not available for this role |