Personal Care Assistant

To support and care for a little boy who has a rare genetic condition and associated communication, mobility, and has a gastronomy tube. He is a sweet, gentle soul who is subtle in his communication., To support with: - Personal care (washing, dressing, moving and handling etc) - Assisting medication - Aid communication through choices and knowledge of the young child - Constant supervision always - To be a social friendly companion to the child - The child has a blended diet via gastronomy tube. Support with making the blended diet. - Encourage sensory activites and experiences / play. - Organise and maintain the child's space / area. - To support with physio care - use of equipment in home - To report any issues to the child's Mum - To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

• Have experience of working with SEN complex children
• Flexible in the hours and times that you can work.
• Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.
• You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
• Enjoy a busy family environment.
• A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
• Have an awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities.
  
  The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
  
  Work Pattern: Shifts to be discussed at interview stage, however, likely shift pattern will be Monday - Friday (afternoons / evenings) e.g. 4pm - 8pm
Hourly Rate of Pay: £15 per hour Based at: Employer's own home in Burnham, Buckinghamshire and out in the local community.