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Purple DPSS; Whittlesford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Purple DPSS is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker to support a 13-year-old with complex needs in Whittlesford. The role is permanent and on-site, with pay from £13.50 an hour and a flexible 76.5 hours allocation for weekend and school holidays.

You will help with getting out in the community, building life skills and confidence, and supporting independence while following DBS checks and right to work requirements.

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-297-945

Company: Purple DPSS
Salary: from £13.50 an hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: Whittlesford
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent

Summary

13 year old young person with a diagnosis of profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, acquired brain injury, global developmental delay and a likely autism diagnosis soon. M enjoys arts and crafts like jewellery making, drawing, colouring and making loom bands, fun days out like theme parks, ten pin bowling, cinema and the seaside.

Responsibilities

Supporting with getting out in the community, life skills and days out, helping to boost confidence, broaden her interests and support to develop her independence skills.

Hours & Pay

£13.50 per hour, 76.5 hours to be used flexibly at either the weekend and/or school holiday time.

Requirements

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check.

Right to Work and references will be needed.

Benefits

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.