Caring PA for a 10-Year-Old – Flexible Hours, Personal Care

Blue Sky Brokers; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring support service in Swadlincote is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 10-year-old boy with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. This role focuses on offering companionship, engaging in play, and assisting with personal care and feeding. The ideal candidate will be patient and able to communicate effectively with the child. Flexible hours are available, totaling around 12.5 hours a week, with a mix of term-time and holiday support.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care to individuals with special needs.
• Ability to engage in playtimes and enjoyable activities.
• Skill in communicating with individuals who need extra time to express themselves.

Responsibilities

• Support play times and engage in enjoyable activities.
• Provide friendship and companionship.
• Assist with feeding and personal care.

Skills

Patience

Manual handling

Job description

A caring support service in Swadlincote is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 10-year-old boy with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. This role focuses on offering companionship, engaging in play, and assisting with personal care and feeding. The ideal candidate will be patient and able to communicate effectively with the child. Flexible hours are available, totaling around 12.5 hours a week, with a mix of term-time and holiday support.