Purple Match
Personal Assistant
Cambridgeshire
Posted 1 week ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-667-751 |
| Hours | 47.5 |
| Rate of Pay | £13 |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | S is an affectionate and sociable 13-year-old with significantly Delayed Early Learning skills and a Learning Disability. She is deaf in her right ear and wears a hearing aid and experiences seizures. S is non-verbal and uses Makaton to support communication. She is very friendly and enjoys going to the park, swimming and watching Mr Tumble. She would benefit from the support of a friendly and engaging PA who can encourage her interests, promote her independence and support her to enjoy a range of activities in the community. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Support S to access activities she enjoys, including going to the park and swimming, as well as watching her favourite programmes. Support S with her personal care needs, including changing her continence pad when required. Provide appropriate supervision and monitoring, as S has limited awareness of danger and requires support to maintain her safety and wellbeing. Support S with communication and engagement using her preferred methods of communication, including Makaton. |
| Requirements: | A patient, caring and reliable person who has experience working with children with Special needs. The successful applicant should be calm, empathetic and able to provide patient and consistent support. Experience of supporting children who are non-verbal and/or have communication difficulties would be beneficial. Knowledge or experience of Makaton would be an advantage but is not essential. Ability to remain vigilant, safety-conscious and attentive to S’s needs both at home and in the community while providing a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. |