Personal Assistant for a Child with Complex Needs

Purple DPSS; Heybridge Basin; On-site; GBP 1,929,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Job summary

Purple DPSS is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to support a nearly 7-year-old with a chromosomal disorder, global development delay, and medical needs, including BiPAP and gastrostomy feeding. Role includes school drop-offs/pickups and activities during holidays, with on-site, part-time hours at Heybridge Basin.

DBS clearance and references are required. You will assist with personal care, mobility, and safety during journeys to school and home, and help O engage with books and toys during

Qualifications

• DBS check and Right to Work required.
• References must be provided.
• Experience with children with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including changing pads and dressing.
• Assist with feeding via mouth and gastrostomy.
• Apply BiPAP ventilator when needed and monitor seizures.
• Support with washing, dressing and managing glasses/hearing aids.

Skills

Personal care

BiPAP support

Gastrostomy feeding

Non-verbal communication

Tools

BiPAP equipment

Gastrostomy feeding supplies

Job description

Purple DPSS is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to support a nearly 7-year-old with a chromosomal disorder, global development delay, and medical needs, including BiPAP and gastrostomy feeding. Role includes school drop-offs/pickups and activities during holidays, with on-site, part-time hours at Heybridge Basin.

DBS clearance and references are required. You will assist with personal care, mobility, and safety during journeys to school and home, and help O engage with books and toys during