Personal Assistant 38080

Personal assistant required, funded through a direct payment, to support a male child aged 17 and his family. Individual has a complex health condition and needs as well as a significant learning disability, which means he requires support in all aspects of his life. The individual uses an electronic wheelchair and the family home has been fully adapted to accommodate this. Training to use specialist equipment such as hoists will be provided. Individual enjoys watching TV, playing on his IPad and responds well to sensory stimulation. Family are very warm and welcoming and are looking for a reliable, individual to support them in their family home to provide support and care for their family member., To provide support…

• Through meaningful interactions and stimulation for the individual.
• With personal care to include washing, showering, changing, dressing, eating/feeding (PEG feeding), transferring in and out of electric wheelchair (using a hoist), sitting, and other aspects of daily routine.
• Domestic duties to include support with shopping, cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing linen.
• To support the individual to maintain his health and wellbeing.
• To access community based activities, groups and classes as and when required.
• To provide respite for the family by supporting the individual in the family home.
  
  Full driving license and access to own vehicle (willingness to drive adapted family vehicle if required)
• Experience of working with children with disabilities
Desirable:
• First Aid Trained
• PEG feeding trained (training can be provided)
• PECs communication trained (or willingness to learn)
  
  Hours: 5 hours per week. Evening (tea time call) and occasional weekend work. Hours can be flexible for the right applicant.
Rates: £12.75 per hour