Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Hatfield (AL10) – PUR-986-218
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-986-218 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder | A 6-year-old boy living in Hatfield is looking for two Personal Assistants to provide support at home and in the community. She is non-verbal and has global developmental delay. She enjoys being active, playing, and exploring, and requires patient and consistent support to help her thrive |
| Hours and rate of pay |
Hours (Term-time): (2 weekdays plus Saturday) Hours (School holidays): (days to be discussed)
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| Location | Hatfield, AL10 |
| 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
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| What you would be doing… |
The role involves taking her to the playground, going for walks, and engaging her in fun and stimulating activities such as magnets, Play-Doh, colouring, tracing letters, and messy play. She does not have a physical disability, can feed herself, and only requires assistance with toileting and toilet training. Supporting with play-based activities at home and in the community Encouraging learning through play (colouring, tracing, arts and crafts) Assisting with toileting and toilet training Providing safe supervision at all times Supporting outings such as walks and visits to the playground
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| Required skills and experience | Experience of working with children with special needs
Patient, kind, and firm when required Able to encourage and engage a child through play and structured activities Reliable and consistent, with a caring approach
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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 *