Personal Care Assistant

3 months ago

Riding Mill, United Kingdom UKCIL Full time

**We are looking to recruit a **maternity cover** to work as a Support Assistant to work alongside our family to support our 11-year-old daughter who has severe cerebral palsy.
We are a family of 4 plus a dog living in the beautiful Tyne Valley. Our daughter is a bright and intelligent girl who tries hard to be as independent as she can be. She doesn’t have the use of her arms or legs and uses a variety of aids to sit and move around.
She loves playing on her iPad, watching TV, playing games, doing crafts, painting and shopping She is a communicator, although she doesn’t like loud noises. She is verbal too and loves to chat
She has a peg fitted for feeding and is on a set of medication to help her. She has complex care needs due to her physical disabilities and requires the use of a wheelchair to move around, which she is unable to do independently. A recent diagnosis of Dystonia, a movement disorder which can cause painful muscle spasms and contractions, means that medication is required to help with the management of her discomfort. She has a peg fitted for feeding and is fully dependent on others for her personal care.

**_A driving license would be advantageous to be able to take our daughter out in her wheelchair adapted vehicle. _**

The role would be perfect for someone who has experience of working professionally with children, perhaps in a school or in a childcare setting or previous heal care experience.
**Hours**: 5 hours per week with an additional 5 hours per week during all school holiday weeks - **Please note this is a maternity cover position**
- Support Required Wednesday or Thursday evening for approximately 4 hours
- Every 4 weeks a Friday or a Saturday evening would also be preferred
- Further discussions on hours to be had at interview

**Rate of pay**: £13.09 per hour. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.
**Person Specification Ideal applicant should have**:

- Have at least 12 months experience working with children who have disabilities
- Have a positive understanding towards children with disabilities
- Have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs
- Have a high degree of initiative
- Be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised
- Be flexible
- Have a happy, positive and caring nature
- Respect confidentiality

An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by employer.
Out of pocket expenses will be met by the employer.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Services**
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Social + Leisure activities

**Training**
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling

**Transportation**
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
- Can drive a motability equipped car

**Medical**
- Safe Administration of Medication
- PEG Feeding

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