Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Stevenage (SG1) – PUR-362-719

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker
Herts
Posted 1 month ago
Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-362-719
About the Direct Payment Holder Looking for a dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistant to support a family. Three primary school-aged boys. They require assistance in various aspects of their personal, domestic, and social lives, both at home and within the community. Two are autistic, and one has ADHD.

 

Hours and rate of pay ·        4 hours per week: Wednesday 5:30-7:30 PM, Thursday 5:30-7:30 PM

·        8 hours per month on weekends (variable)

·        12 hours per week during school holidays (variable)
Rate: £12.35 per hour (PAYE)

 

Location Stevenage (SG1)

 

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

• Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid

• Health and Safety / Moving and handling

 

What you would be doing… Support with continence care

Assistance during mealtimes

Help with physiotherapy exercises and movement as needed

Support with activities inside and outside the home

Assistance with transportation and participation in social outings

Arrive on time and be ready to work

Provide as much notice as possible for lateness or absences

Maintain open communication about any issues or concerns

Respect personal belongings and equipment

Required skills and experience Previous experience in childcare, ideally with neurodiverse children

Reliability and flexibility with working hours

Respect for family privacy and confidentiality

Ability to work under parental direction

Physically active and capable of keeping up with energetic children

 

 

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 *

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