Job Description
Job Reference: JH-IH-SFCC
Job Title: Support Worker / Personal Assistant
Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer (Mum)
Hours: 4 hours a week term time / 8 hours per week school holidays
Hourly Rate of Pay: £11.50
Based at: Employer’s own home in Newmarket, Suffolk and out in the local community
Job Purpose
The purpose of this Job is to support a young female with autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and Hydrocephalus. The young girl is a bubbly and giggly 5 year old. She loves being outdoors and going to the beach and going out for lunch but also loves staying at home playing games and baking. The purpose is to build a professional relationship with the child and to support her needs. Personal care will be required.
To support with:
- Personal care e.g. washing, dressing, changing nappies.
- Constant supervision is required at all times.
- Support with all safety aspects.
- Assisting with medication
- To support with cooking, as she likes to bake
- To support with sensory play
- To build a supportive relationship and take part in activities which the child enjoys.
- To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
Personal Specification
• Be patient and supportive
• Willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer
• Have an understanding of the child and their needs
• Have a driving license
• Have a bubbly and outgoing personality.
• Flexible with the hours you can work.
• Must speak English
Special Conditions
This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself. The post carries a 3-month probationary period.
Disclaimer
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.