Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Hitchin (SG4) – PUR-173-512
Carer, Emotional Support Worker, nurse, Personal Assistant, Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker
Herts
Posted 4 months ago
Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
Job ref. | PUR-173-512 |
About the Direct Payment Holder | A young, happy, fun, sociable boy with Rett Syndrome is in need of a PA to support him with his daily needs and engage him in activities.
He is PEG tube fed and uses specialist seating and a wheelchair, and he is non-verbal, but understands and loves communication with others with the right support.
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Hours and rate of pay | Up to 18 hours per week – days and times flexible |
Location | Hitchin (SG4) |
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… | You will play and care for the young boy at home and in the community. This may include walks in his wheelchair, playing or reading stories. |
Required skills and experience | Seeking a PA who is caring, warm, confident, sensible and aware of when to ask for help and support.
Experience/training in suction and feed pump would be ideal, however, training by community nurses available. |
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 *