Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Broxbourne – PUR-573-782
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| Job ref. | PUR-573-782 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder | We need a personal assistant to assist our teenage daughter with Autism, in
all areas of her personal and social life, both at home and in the community. Your role is to enable her to lead an individual and independent life in her own home. Initially the role will be at our home whilst our daughter gains confidence/gets to know you.
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| Hours and rate of pay | Hours and rate of pay 4 hours per week
Weekends to be agreed but likely to be Sat or Sun 10am-2pm Up to £20 per hour (depending on experience) plus petrol expenses Car driver with full driving licence essential
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| Location | Broxbourne |
| 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 • Moving and handling
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| What you would be doing… | The work involves some or all of the following tasks. Some tasks will be daily, others weekly. As her needs vary, it is important that you are flexible about the work and agree to undertake other reasonable tasks.
Personal Requirements • Support with getting ready • Assistance with using personal care when away from home General Assistance • To help her with any chosen activity, inside or outside the home • Attending swimming • Trips to McDonalds • Visits to the local park • Attending trampolining type sensory activities • Assisting with getting into and out of the car for pre-arranged activities • Assisting with getting to and taking part in social activities or physiotherapy type activities, as directed by professional teaching team
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| Required skills and experience | You must be reliable, able to work flexible hours, you must respect our privacy and understand the need for confidentiality. You will work under our direction you are accountable to us and you should respond to our requests.
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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 *