Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Watford (WD24) – PUR-489-156
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-489-156 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder |
The client is an 11-year-old girl with Alstrom syndrome, which involves multi-sensory impairment. She is severely sight impaired, uses a long cane, and has hearing loss, for which she uses hearing aids. |
| Hours and rate of pay | £18.02 per hour (Saturday or Sunday, and weekdays during school holidays) |
| Location | Watford (WD24) |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| Training | Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
• Safeguarding Children • Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
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| What you would be doing… |
Provide personal care, such as helping the client get dressed, organising her clothes and bedroom, brushing her hair, and maintaining and cleaning her glasses and hearing aids. Assist during meals: preparing snacks, placing food on her plate, warming up food in the microwave, pouring drinks, and cleaning dishes. Ensure her face is clean after eating. Drive the client to cafés and cinemas using your own car (business insurance required). |
| Required skills and experience |
Female
Experience working in the care sector and with individuals with multi-sensory impairments is preferred.
Valid driving license, own car, and business insurance.
Kind, patient, and empathetic.
Ability to engage the client in conversations, listen to her, and make her feel positive about herself.
Permanent part-time role mainly weekends and school holidays.
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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 *