Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 1 day ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-651-015 |
| Hours | 45.5 to be used flexibly |
| Rate of Pay | £13.00 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | The Direct payment holder S is a happy 7 year old boy who is always smiling. S is diagnosed with ASD and is non verbal and has sensory processing difficulties, he hand leads and points to communicate. S loves to be outdoors going for walks, riding his bike, going to the park to play on the swings an run around or in his garden bouncing on the trampoline. S prefers company of adults. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Supporting S to access the community safely with another trusted adult. Supporting S to gain confidence in social situations when playing with other young children, building friendships. Some prompting to use the toilet as needed. |
| Requirements: | Experience of supporting other young people with additional needs is essential, this can be lived, personal experience, or professional. It is important that you are friendly and kind, someone who is patient and good at time keeping. You should be a good communicator and provide clear easy to understand instruction. You must always be alert, S requires constant supervision to keep him safe. It is important that you are interactive with S and encouraging in order to improve and develop skills. If you can drive and have access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance that would be great and mileage would be paid but, it is not essential. If you are passionate about supporting young people we would love to hear from you. 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 * Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker Job ref. Support Worker – PUR-651-015 About the Direct Payment Holder S is a happy 7 year old boy who is always smiling. S is diagnosed with ASD and is non verbal and has sensory processing difficulties, he hand leads and points to communicate. S loves to be outdoors going for walks, riding his bike, going to the park to play on the swings an run around or in his garden bouncing on the trampoline. S prefers company of adults. Hours and rate of pay hours 45.5 hours to be used flexibly at weekends and in the school holidays – paid at £13 per hour. Location Eynesbury – PE19 DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. What you would be doing… Supporting S to access the community safely with another trusted adult. Supporting S to gain confidence in social situations when playing with other young children, building friendships. Some prompting to use the toilet as needed. Required skills and experience Experience of supporting other young people with additional needs is essential, this can be lived, personal experience, or professional. It is important that you are friendly and kind, someone who is patient and good at time keeping. You should be a good communicator and provide clear easy to understand instruction. You must always be alert, S requires constant supervision to keep him safe. It is important that you are interactive with S and encouraging in order to improve and develop skills. If you can drive and have access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance that would be great and mileage would be paid but, it is not essential. If you are passionate about supporting young people we would love to hear from you. * No agencies please |