PA sought to support child with boundless energy and adventurous spirit in Salford LL001

Blue Sky Brokers; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A care services provider in Salford is seeking an active Personal Assistant to support a child who has experienced developmental trauma. Responsibilities include engaging in play, ensuring safety during outings, and building a trusting relationship with the child. The ideal candidate will have experience with children and a strong interest in supporting their emotional needs. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the child's life.

Qualifications

• Experience with younger children.
• Interest in supporting recovery from trauma and/or supporting neurodivergent children.
• Capacity to combine patience and maturity while engaging with the child.

Responsibilities

• Engage actively in play with the child.
• Support the child in social and emotional interactions.
• Ensure the child remains safe during activities.

Skills

Experience with younger children

Ability to enforce boundaries

Managing challenging behaviour

Engaging in physical activities

Interest in supporting recovery from trauma

Job description

This role will involve building a trusted relationship with the child, engaging in active play at home and during outings, managing boundaries and potential aggressive behaviour toward you and peers, and enthusiastically participating in physical activities with him. The role works with a child who has experienced developmental trauma and uses an attachment model of care. You will be open, engaging, emotionally mature, and willing to collaborate with the child’s family to apply strategies that keep him calm and connected.

Responsibilities

• Primarily to be active in play with the child
• To support the child in social and emotional interactions
• To keep the child safe when out and about, both physically and emotionally
• To build a relationship with the child in order he will allow appropriate correction of behaviour to enable him to keep safe
• If required, under direction, to supervise and/or assist in the administration of prescribed medication
• Support with day to day and recreational activities, either alongside another PA or a family member
• To be open to feedback with a willingness to learn what works for this specific child
• Maintain timesheets keeping them complete, up to date and correct and to submit these to payroll if required
• To arrive for work at the agreed time and give sufficient notice if you are going to be late
• Establish a close working relationship on a one-to-one basis and discuss and resolve problems as they arise
• Be open in communication and maintain means of contact as required
• Respect privacy and maintain a constant professional approach
• Respect possessions and equipment and gain consent for the use of equipment, e.g. telephone, television

About the Client and Role Context

The family are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who can match the client’s energy. The role involves walking and exploring off the beaten path, joining him in trampoline activities, and engaging with his interests. The client enjoys being the centre of attention and benefits from emotional empathy and guidance to navigate the world. The client responds well to strategies that help him stay calm and connected, and to participate in physical play.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience with younger children
• Interest in supporting recovery from trauma and/or supporting neurodivergent children
• Ability to enforce boundaries and manage challenging behaviour
• Capacity to combine patience and maturity with entering fully into the child’s world and participating in physical play
• Energy and potential to be coached and supported to become proficient in the role
• A driving licence is not essential; however, the ability to drive confidently with a young person or travel safely with them on public transport is required