Part Time Child Personal Assistant (EW59548)

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and energetic Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old boy with complex and multiple needs. He is a loving child with a cheeky sense of humour and enjoys being active and out in the community.

The client is non-verbal and communicates using Makaton and gestures. He can occasionally display challenging behaviour if in the wrong sensory environment. He is a wheelchair user for safety, security, and comfort, although he can walk and run (with reins for safety).

Responsibilities

· Provide 2:1 supervision and support to access the community

· Support attendance at activities such as swimming, soft play, parks, and other energetic outings

· Assist with personal care and toileting

· Support with feeding

· Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times

· Young or young at heart with a fun, energetic approach

· Full UK driving licence (use of mobility vehicle available if over 25)

· Non-smoker

· Enhanced DBS (cost covered by client)

· Right to work in the UK

Desirable

· Experience working with children with additional needs

If you are enthusiastic, patient, and passionate about helping a young person live life to the full, we would love to hear from you.