Calm, compassionate female PA-for a young girl with neurodiverse disability in Salford. MS001

Blue Sky Brokers; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring agency in Salford is seeking a compassionate female Personal Assistant to support a young girl with neurodiverse disabilities. The role requires providing personal care, engaging in recreational activities, and administering epilepsy medication as needed. Experience with neurodiverse children and first aid qualifications are preferred. The position offers £12.21 an hour for 12 flexible hours a week between 3 and 6 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience with neurodiverse children, particularly with autism.
• Ability to encourage simple language (PECS preferred).
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including changing and dressing.
• Engage in recreational activities and outdoor play.
• Administer rescue epilepsy medication as needed.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

First Aid/CPR certification

Qualifications in care

Job description

Overview

Calm, compassionate female PA - wanted for a young girl with neurodiverse disability in Salford. MS001

Passionate, empathetic, patient PA to build a friendship with this lovely, happy little girl and have a positive impact on her life. Ensuring you provide a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Personal care support: Undressing, changing nappy as and when required.
• Recreational: Have fun and play games with the child. Help keep her entertained and get to know what makes her happy. Encourage and join in outdoor play and leisurely walks in the park.
• Mealtimes: Give snack, be present with her at mealtimes.
• Medication: Administer rescue epilepsy medication as and when required.

Specific requirements

• Proactively encouraging simple language – PECS (preferred).
• Previous experience with neurodiverse children in particular with autism.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours – be patient.
• First Aid/CPR – (preferred).
• Qualifications in care – (preferred).
• If there is an emergency at school, being able to collect if needs be.

Training

• DBS check.
• Epilepsy training – will be given by parents.
• Rescue medication training – will be given by parents.

Hours and pay

£12.21 an hour. 12 hours a week during the week, between 3–6pm. Mum can be flexible with these hours.