Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Stretham – PUR-550-459
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| Job ref. | PUR-550-459 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder | Support for an easy going 19 year old who has a great sense humour and is a pleasure to be around.
Z has a severe learning disability, genetic epilepsy (medication resistant) although daytime seizures are rare. Z also has hypermobility affecting his joints, he wears leg splints and can walk short distances though does tire easily. Z loves college, in particular the bus ride there and back, has lots of friends and gets on well with his tutors. Z enjoys puzzles & books and being in the garden, his pets (a dog and a cat) are very important to him.
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| Hours and rate of pay hours | £15 per hour
5 – 16 hours per week Short days would be 2.5 hours from 4.30pm. Short hours (after return from college) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, longer hours on Thursday
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| Location | Stretham, Ely (CB6) |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| What you would be doing… | Support with personal care – managing toilet needs, helping him with snacks and drinks
Engaging Z with activities he enjoys in the family home & garden.
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| Required skills and experience | It is essential that you are kind and compassionate, someone who is happy to be interactive & encouraging.
Experience and training in first aid, manual handling, experience with epilepsy and seizures. If you have experience supporting others in the community with learning disabilities that would be great but is not essential. Someone who is trustworthy & comfortable working in a family home environment while being respectful of the family’s privacy at all times. Someone who has the motivation to develop and build trust & understanding in the role with Z and his parents. You will need to be comfortable around dogs and cats. Car owner/driver 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 *