Personal Assistant for young boy @£11ph for up to 4hrs pw - NR28

Personal Assistant for young boy @£11ph for up to 4hrs pw - NR28

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1264618e

Job purpose:
I am a 13 year old non-verbal, epileptic boy looking for a friend who would be able to take me out and about, mostly whilst my little sister is at gymnastics at the weekend with our mum. Although I do enjoy watching my sister at gymnastics, I would like to do activities that I am interested in too.

I love going to the cinema, swimming, visiting amusement parks where we can go on funfair rides and trips to the beach and woods. Very occasionally, I would like you to visit me at our family holiday destinations in places like Skegness or Great Yarmouth so we can carry out fun activities there. I have a bus pass now so I am comfortable travelling via bus or car.

Location: North Walsham NR28

Details:
-Assistance to leave the house - days out doing activities

• Non-verbal but understands what you are saying
• Uses wheelchair but can walk assisted for short trips.
• In pads will need changing, uses RADAR key
• Weekend working

Desirable:
- Similar interest - funfair rides, beach, woods, swimming, cinema.

• Medically training (although training available)
• Experience with sign a long (Sign-supported communication)
• Flexible

Essential:

• Full UK Driving licence

- Own vehicle - Blue badge available

• Non-smoker

- PEG trained -Fluid required every couple of hours if not taken in enough orally.
- First aid trained - Knowledge of recovery position essential

• Epileptic trained

Summary terms and conditions

• The rate of pay for this position is £11 per hour
• Hours and times of work: Saturday or Sunday depending on circumstances 9am-1pm
• You will be reimbursed for traveling expenses incurred as part of the role.
• The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks

The post is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer
• Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months

Key Responsibilities
Services

• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• First Aid

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• Epilepsy Awareness
• PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com