Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-612-628
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | Personal Assistant /Support Worker |
| About me |
J is a 32-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome.
J loves football and supports West Ham United. He goes to watch West Ham at the London stadium as well as many England games at Wembley. J also supports Cambridge United and would like to be supported to attend more of their home games. J enjoys attending musical concerts and listens to a wide variety of music, particularly country artists, He has seen Cody Pennington and Nashville concerts locally.
J is independent and does not require any help with personal care. He does lots of things with his family but would also like to access activities in the community with a PA.
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| Hours and rate of pay | £17.60 per hour
10 hours per week – To be used flexibly; afternoons/evenings & weekends.
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| Location | Cambridgeshire, Cambridge CB21 |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| What you would be doing… | PA is required to support Jack in the community, attend concerts, watch musicals at the theatre such as Cambridge Arts theatre.
Accompany J to the cinema, bowling, play darts, swimming and the Pub. J is a member at Impington gym and has a weekly session with a personal trainer but likes to go and use the gym at other times.
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| The person I would like… | It is important you have experience supporting people with Learning disabilities.
J would benefit greatly from a PA who loves sports, particularly football, as this would support shared conversation and rapport- building.
A driver with access to a car and insurance is essential due to location.
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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 *