Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 days ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-550-449 |
| Hours | 113 hours @ £15 ph available to be used flexibly, including weekends and school holidays. The working pattern will be agreed with family. |
| Rate of Pay | £15 ph |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | M is a child with a diagnosis of autism. He is non-verbal, wears nappies and requires one-to-one support with his personal care, including dressing and maintaining his hygiene. M is very active and needs close supervision to help keep him safe. M is sociable, cheerful and cheeky, and enjoys being around people. He follows his own agenda and benefits from a patient, understanding and supportive approach. When accessing the community, M requires a specialist buggy and close supervision, as he is not always aware of potential dangers. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Provide one-to-one support for M with his daily activities, personal care and community outings while promoting his wellbeing, independence and engagement. Support M with nappy changes, dressing and changing his clothes when required, ensuring he remains clean, comfortable and safe. Accompany M on outings and support him to access the community safely, using his specialist buggy when required. Maintain close supervision at all times, particularly when out in public, as M is very active and may not recognise potential dangers. |
| Requirements: | A patient, caring and understanding individual who is willing to get to know M and his individual needs. A cheerful and enthusiastic person who enjoys engaging with children through activities and outings and can appreciate M’s cheeky personality. Willingness to support with personal care, including nappy changes and dressing. Ability to remain vigilant and safety-conscious, providing consistent one-to-one supervision and ensuring M’s wellbeing, particularly when accessing the community. Someone who is reliable, flexible and able to provide a safe, positive and supportive environment for M. 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 * * No agencies please * |