Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Hertford SG14 – PUR-108-236
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-108-236 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder |
A loving family in Hertford is seeking a compassionate and experienced female Personal Assistant (PA) to support their 2-year-old daughter, who has a rare genetic degenerative disorder. She is non-verbal, NG tube-fed, uses a wheelchair, and requires assistance with moving and handling, seizure management, and suctioning. |
| Hours and rate of pay | £18.53 per hour, 10–15 per week | Days: Tuesday + ad hoc |
| Location | Hertford, SG14 |
| 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… |
Support with all aspects of personal care including washing, changing, and pad management Administer medication as prescribed Manage NG tube feeding and suctioning Assist with physiotherapy/stretching routines Provide social interaction and companionship Support community outings and appointments – a car is provided Build a strong, trusting relationship with the child and her family
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| Required skills and experience |
Female PA only Must hold a valid driving licence Confident and trained (or willing to be trained) in: Tube feeding (NG) Suction Seizure management Moving and handling Medication administration This is a rewarding role for someone with the empathy, professionalism, and clinical awareness to support a young child with high needs while working closely with her family.
As some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female/male carer. 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 *