Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker - Cambridge (CB1) - PUR-*******
S is an affectionate and sociable 13-year-old with significantly Delayed Early Learning skills and a Learning Disability.
She is deaf in her right ear and wears a hearing aid and experiences seizures.
S is non-verbal and uses Makaton to support communication.
She is very friendly and enjoys going to the park, swimming and watching Mr Tumble.
She would benefit from the support of a friendly and engaging PA who can encourage her interests, promote her independence and support her to enjoy a range of activities in the community.
Hours and rate of pay hours 47.5 hours @ £13 ph available to be used flexibly, including weekends and school holidays.
The working pattern will be agreed with family.
Location Cambridge, CB1 area
DBS/Checks Confirmation of an Enhanced DBS check.
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing...
Support S to access activities she enjoys, including going to the park and swimming, as well as watching her favourite programmes.
Support S with her personal care needs, including changing her continence pad when required.
Provide appropriate supervision and monitoring, as S has limited awareness of danger and requires support to maintain her safety and wellbeing.
Support S with communication and engagement using her preferred methods of communication, including Makaton.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Purple DPSS
Hours: Part-time
Location: Cambridge
Working pattern: In office
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 29 Sept ****
Closing date: 29 Oct ****
Summary
S is an affectionate and sociable 13-year-old with significantly Delayed Early Learning skills and a Learning Disability.
She is deaf in her right ear and wears a hearing aid and experiences seizures.
S is non-verbal and uses Makaton to support communication.
She is very friendly and enjoys going to the park, swimming and watching Mr Tumble.
She would benefit from the support of a friendly and engaging PA who can encourage her interests, promote her independence and support her to enjoy a range of activities in the community.
Hours and rate of pay hours 47.5 hours @ £13 ph available to be used flexibly, including weekends and school holidays.
The working pattern will be agreed with family.
Location Cambridge, CB1 area
DBS/Checks Confirmation of an Enhanced DBS check.
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing...
Support S to access activities she enjoys, including going to the park and swimming, as well as watching her favourite programmes.
Support S with her personal care needs, including changing her continence pad when required.
Provide appropriate supervision and monitoring, as S has limited awareness of danger and requires support to maintain her safety and wellbeing.
Support S with communication and engagement using her preferred methods of communication, including Makaton.
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.
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