PA needed for joyful 9 yr 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 caring agency seeks a compassionate PA/Carer for a joyful 9-year-old boy with complex needs in Eccles. This part-time role involves supporting him in the community, assisting with feeding, personal care, and ensuring his safety during outings. Candidates should be empathetic, patient, and ideally trained in Buccolam Midazolam, with experience working with children with specialist educational needs. Hourly rate is £12.21 and the role requires full supervision and support during all activities.

Qualifications

• Kind, empathetic, and patient individual required.
• Understanding of complex needs essential.
• Confidence during medical or behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding approximately every 4 hours.
• Provide full personal care including nappy changes.
• Monitor breathing and respond appropriately.

Skills

Empathy

Calmness during challenges

Positivity

Education

Experience working with Specialist Educational Needs

Buccolam Midazolam training

Tools

Full enhanced DBS

Job description

Job Role

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

Job Description

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.

Activities he enjoys include:

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

Contract Type

• Part Time
• Permanent

Roles and 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 constant 1:1 supervision
• Building rapport and getting to know his unique communication cues

Specific Requirements

• 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

Required Training

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

Job Reference Number

SH-SC-001

Role to Support

Children over 5

Advert Details

• Employer Gender: Male
• Hourly Rate: £12.21
• Hours Per Week: 4 hours per week
• Hours used: Saturday and Sunday
• Advert last updated on: 2025-11-27
• BSL Level Required: No qualification required but previous experience using BSL is preferred

About Me

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)
• Requires full personal care
• Experiences anxiety and episodes of disordered breathing (lips may change colour)
• 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.

My Household

Do I smoke? No

Can PA smoke during work hours? No

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