Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker
\nJob ref. PUR-578-504
\nAbout the Direct
\nPayment Holder
\nJ is a 10-year-old child with a diagnosis of Down syndrome and Sickle cell
\ndisease. He is partially verbal and uses Makaton to communicate.
\nJ enjoys water play, swimming, going to the park and playing role-playing cards.
\nHe benefits from routine, patience, encouragement and positive support while
\ntaking part in activities he enjoys.
\nHours and rate of
\npay hours
\n50 hours @ \u00a315 ph available to be used flexibly, including weekends and school
\nholidays.
\nThe working pattern will be agreed with family.
\nLocation Cambridge, CB4 area
\nDBS\/Checks Confirmation of an Enhanced DBS check.
\nRight to Work and references will be needed.
\nWhat you would
\nbe doing\u2026
\nProvide one-to-one support for J in activities he enjoys, including water play,
\nswimming, visits to the park and role -playing card games.
\nSupporting J to build his confidence, communication and independence while
\nensuring he remains safe and engaged in activities.
\nRequired skills
\nand experience
\nA patient, calm person with experience and good understanding of supporting
\nyoung people with special needs especially Down syndrome.
\nA cheerful and enthusiastic individual who enjoys engaging children through play
\nand activities.
\nA driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role.
\nThank you.
\n* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
\n* No agencies please*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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