Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Hertford (SG13) – PUR-725-628
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-725-628 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder |
An 8-year-old child with a genetic developmental disability requires a compassionate and patient Personal Assistant (PA). The child is unable to walk or talk, and experiences myoclonic jerks due to epilepsy, managed by medication. |
| Hours and rate of pay | £15 per hour
1 ½ hours per week during school term time; 6 hours per week during school holidays |
| Location | Hertford (SG13) |
| 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… | Engaging the child in play, feeding, and assisting with personal care |
| Required skills and experience |
Experience working with children with special needs.
Patience, calmness, and kindness are essential qualities.
Ideally trained in dealing with children with disabilities, such as a background as a Teaching Assistant in a special needs school.
Female preferred due to the child’s comfort with female caregivers
This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).
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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 *