PA needed for joyful 9 yr boy, non mobile/speaking boy support accessing community(Eccles) SH-SC-001

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

Job summary

A care-giving organization in Eccles is seeking a part-time carer to assist a joyful 9-year-old boy with complex needs. The role involves taking him out into the community and providing 1:1 care, including feeding and personal assistance. Ideal candidates will have training in Buccolam Midazolam and experience with Specialist Educational Needs. This position offers £12.21 per hour for 4 hours of work on weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing 1:1 care for children with complex needs.
• Understanding of routines and ways of communicating with non-speaking children.
• Ability to monitor medical conditions and respond appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Support a non-verbal, non-mobile child in community activities.
• Prepare and administer prescribed liquid feeds.
• Maintain safety and warmth during outings.

Skills

Buccolam Midazolam training

Experience working with individuals with Specialist Educational Needs

Calm and confident during medical challenges

Kind, empathetic, and patient

Job description

Job Overview

PA/Carer needed for joyful 9 yr. old, non mobile/speaking boy with support accessing community (Eccles) – SH-SC-001. The role involves taking him out into the community to enjoy time away from home, build confidence, and connect with carers outside of immediate family.

About the boy

A joyful 9-year-old boy with a complex medical background including a rare genetic epilepsy condition similar to Rett Syndrome. He is non-speaking and non-mobile, requiring full support for all aspects of his care. He requires full assistance with feeding (liquids and soft foods only), full personal care, experiences anxiety and episodes of disordered breathing, has focal epilepsy and associated seizures, uses a wheelchair full time, can stand only with full adult support. Despite his challenges, he has a wonderful, infectious smile and enjoys spending time in the community.

Activities he enjoys

• Walks in parks (accessible swings are a big bonus!)
• Trips to the farm
• Feeding the ducks
• Swimming
• Gentle outdoor exploring

Responsibilities

• Feeding: prescribed liquid feeds approximately every 4 hours
• Assisting with soft food meals
• Full personal care, including nappy changes
• Monitoring breathing and responding appropriately
• Seizure awareness and support, including administering Buccolam Midazolam if required
• Ensuring he is kept warm outdoors, as he cannot regulate temperature independently
• Providing safe, supportive, 1:1 care while helping him experience independence and joy beyond the home environment
• Kind, empathetic, patient, and naturally caring
• Understanding of complex needs and willing to learn his routines and ways of communicating
• Calm and confident during medical or behavioural challenges
• Enjoys working with children who have Specialist Educational Needs
• Able to bring positivity and stability to his time in the community

Contract & Working Hours

Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent

Hours per week: 4 hours per week – Saturday and Sunday

Hourly Rate: £12.21

Required Training & Qualifications

• Buccolam Midazolam training
• Experience working with individuals with Specialist Educational Needs
• Full enhanced DBS

Role to Support

• Children over 5

Advert Details

Employer Gender: Male

BSL Level Required: No qualification required but previous experience using BSL is preferred

Advert last updated on 2025-11-27

Household

Pet: One cat in the home (no help required)

No smoking during work hours