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Personal Asisstant

Job details
Posting date: 14 March 2025
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 13 April 2025
Location: Bedworth, Warwickshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Penderels Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 16837WARRB1

Summary

We, the parents/employers are looking for one to one support in caring for our affectionate young boy.

The aim of your role is to provide a high level of assistance and stimulation through play. Support with some medical intervention.

To provide one to one support
Assist with the day to day practical support .
To provide support with all personal care.
Needs close supervision at all times, to ensure safety.
To support with all tasks which may vary from day to day.
To interact and participate with our son’s development of self help
skills through play and communication.
To provide stimulating play opportunities/activities
To report any difficulties to ourselves as parents.

Ability to work successfully with a child with additional needs.
Willing to learn about our son’s condition as it is very important to understand how to hold, handle and reposition him due to his fragile bones.
Trained on First Aid, CPR and Nasogastric (NG) feed is desirable but training can be provided by employer
Ability to work constructively.
To provide a high standard of person-centred support, consistency and emotional well-being
You must have the ability to be part of our family and maintain your professionalism.
Have appropriate knowledge and experience of working with children and committed to providing excellent opportunities and support to the child and his family.
Be enthusiastic and highly motivated during challenging times.
Possess good written skills and be an effective communicator.
To understand the principles of empowerment and the ability to support our son to exercise choice and control.

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to work on own initiative
To maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Flexible and innovative approach to working our son

Must have significant proven experience of working with children.

Experience of organising and providing play and other activities.

Knowledge of the dynamics and impact of supporting a child with additional needs.

An un Understanding of health and safety requirements in providing support with children.

Able to build effective relationships, showing sensitivity for others’ viewpoints and valuing diversity.

Have the ability to be calm and resilient whilst under pressure and to remain optimistic and persistent.

Understanding the importance of seeking guidance and support when required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
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