Personal Assistant (Child) Kendal – WAF071-CR

UDirect Support; Kendal; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UDirect Support in Kendal is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 5-year-old girl with developmental delay and complex sensory needs at home and in the community. You will help her enjoy activities she loves—outdoors, parks, bike rides, painting, trampoline—and ensure she stays safe, engaged and supported, using her PECS and AAC device to communicate.

A female PA is preferred; previous experience with additional needs is essential, and an Enhanced DBS check is funded by the

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check funded by the employer.
• Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is essential.

Skills

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

Personal Assistant (Child) Kendal – WAF071-CR

Advertised on behalf of parents/customer:

A rewarding opportunity is available for a compassionate, confident, and experienced Personal Assistant to support a happy, loving and cuddly 5-year-old girl in Kendal with developmental delay and complex sensory needs.

The role involves providing support both at home and in the community, helping her to access activities she enjoys while ensuring she remains safe, engaged, and supported. She loves being outdoors, visiting parks and play areas, riding her bike, painting, playing on her trampoline and climbing frame, and joining in with fun and silly play. She also enjoys using her door swing at home.

The child has a good understanding of the world around her and communicates using some speech, PECS, and an AAC device. Due to her communication and sensory needs, previous experience supporting children with additional needs and alternative communication methods is essential.

The ideal PA will be fun, energetic, and confident in supporting a child with complex needs. As there can be occasions when she displays challenging behaviour, applicants must be able to remain calm and responsive. A female PA is preferred for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in a young child's life while supporting her development, independence and enjoyment of activities she loves.

Skills Required:

• Enhanced DBS Check (funded by the Employer)