Personal Assistant
5 days ago
**Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker**
PUR-855-521
**About the Direct Payment Holder**
A compassionate and reliable **female Personal Assistant** is required to support a **young woman** with complex health and care needs. She is a wheelchair user with **learning difficulties**, and multiple medical conditions including **Niemann-Pick type C**, **Ataxia**, **cataplexy**, **developmental delay**, **dysphagia**, and **obstructive sleep apnoea**. Despite her challenges, she is fun-loving, sociable, and enjoys a good singalong, crafts, and a trip to the shops.
The PA will provide hands-on support at home and during outings,and assist with engagement in activities at a local day centre (location still being finalised, possibly in Welwyn).
**Hours and rate of pay**
8:30am - 3:30pm | 2 days per week (likely Tues & Fri)
**Location**
In-person, starting at home in Stevenage, then out to day centre
**DBS/Checks**
Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
**Training**
Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
- Safeguarding Adults
- Introduction to first aid
- Health and Safety / Moving and handling
**What you would be doing**
**Personal care**, including toileting (pad support and use of a commode)
**Mobility support**, including manual wheelchair use and transfers into/out of a wheelchair-accessible van
Support with **eating and drinking** safely (monitoring for choking and providing verbal prompts such as “small bites” and “swallow before more”)
Provide **companionship and engagement** in meaningful activities such as arts and crafts, music, and outings
Accompany to a **day centre**, offering reassurance and fun along the way
Be mindful of **sensory or emotional needs**, especially during certain times of the month when moods may shift
Follow a **Buccal Midazolam care plan** (training can be provided)
May need to use a hoist (available in the bedroom if required)
**Required skills and experience**
**Female** (for personal care reasons)
Patient, caring, and able to provide gentle guidance
Enjoys **arts, crafts, music, TV/films, and reading stories**
Attuned to emotional cues and able to offer space when needed
Confident supporting people with **learning disabilities**, communication difficulties, and medical needs
Vigilant and calm when assisting with meals or unexpected health events
Has a **good sense of humour** and enjoys **musicals and singing**
Comfortable adapting routines based on energy levels or behaviour
Must be able to **drive**
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
** Sponsorship is not available for this role **
** No agencies please **
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PUR-855-521
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