PA needed for joyful 9 yr boy, non mobile/speaking boy support accessing community(Eccles) SH-SC-001
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Eccles, Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Sky Brokers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SH-SC-001 |
Summary
Job Role
PA/Carer needed for joyful 9 yr. old, non mobile/speaking boy with support accessing community(Eccles) SH-SC-001
Job Description
The role involves taking him out into the community to enjoy time away from home, build confidence, and connect with carers outside of immediate family.
Activities he enjoys include:
Walks in parks (accessible swings are a big bonus!)
Trips to the farm
Feeding the ducks
Swimming
Gentle outdoor exploring
Your role is to provide safe, supportive, 1:1 care while helping him experience independence and joy beyond the home environment.
Contract Type
Part Time
Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities
Feeding: prescribed liquid feeds approximately every 4 hours
Assisting with soft food meals
Full personal care, including nappy changes
Monitoring breathing and responding appropriately
Seizure awareness and support, including administering Buccolam Midazolam if required
Ensuring he is kept warm outdoors, as he cannot regulate temperature independently
Providing constant 1:1 supervision
Building rapport and getting to know his unique communication cues
Specific Requirements
We are seeking someone who is:
Kind, empathetic, patient, and naturally caring
Understanding of complex needs and willing to learn his routines and ways of communicating
Calm and confident during medical or behavioural challenges
Enjoys working with children who have Specialist Educational Needs
Able to bring positivity and stability to his time in the community
Required Training
Buccolam Midazolam training
Experience working with individuals with Specialist Educational Needs
Full enhanced DBS
References appreciated
Job Reference Number
SH-SC-001
Role to Support
Children over 5
Advert Details
Employer Gender
Male
Hourly Rate
£12.21
Hours Per Week
4 hours per week
How will the hours be used
Saturday and Sunday
Advert last updated on
2025-11-27
BSL Level Required
No qualification required but previous experience using BSL is preferred
About Me
A joyful 9-year-old boy with a complex medical background including a rare genetic epilepsy condition similar to Rett Syndrome. He is non-speaking and non-mobile, requiring full support for all aspects of his care.
He:
Requires full assistance with feeding (liquids and soft foods only)
Requires full personal care
Experiences anxiety and episodes of disordered breathing (lips may change colour)
Has Focal Epilepsy and associated seizures
Uses a wheelchair full time
Can stand only with full adult support
Despite his challenges, he has a wonderful, infectious smile and enjoys spending time in the community.
My Household
Do I smoke?
No
Can PA smoke during work hours?
No
Pets
What pets do I have and how many?
Pets: One cat in the home (no help required)
PA/Carer needed for joyful 9 yr. old, non mobile/speaking boy with support accessing community(Eccles) SH-SC-001
Job Description
The role involves taking him out into the community to enjoy time away from home, build confidence, and connect with carers outside of immediate family.
Activities he enjoys include:
Walks in parks (accessible swings are a big bonus!)
Trips to the farm
Feeding the ducks
Swimming
Gentle outdoor exploring
Your role is to provide safe, supportive, 1:1 care while helping him experience independence and joy beyond the home environment.
Contract Type
Part Time
Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities
Feeding: prescribed liquid feeds approximately every 4 hours
Assisting with soft food meals
Full personal care, including nappy changes
Monitoring breathing and responding appropriately
Seizure awareness and support, including administering Buccolam Midazolam if required
Ensuring he is kept warm outdoors, as he cannot regulate temperature independently
Providing constant 1:1 supervision
Building rapport and getting to know his unique communication cues
Specific Requirements
We are seeking someone who is:
Kind, empathetic, patient, and naturally caring
Understanding of complex needs and willing to learn his routines and ways of communicating
Calm and confident during medical or behavioural challenges
Enjoys working with children who have Specialist Educational Needs
Able to bring positivity and stability to his time in the community
Required Training
Buccolam Midazolam training
Experience working with individuals with Specialist Educational Needs
Full enhanced DBS
References appreciated
Job Reference Number
SH-SC-001
Role to Support
Children over 5
Advert Details
Employer Gender
Male
Hourly Rate
£12.21
Hours Per Week
4 hours per week
How will the hours be used
Saturday and Sunday
Advert last updated on
2025-11-27
BSL Level Required
No qualification required but previous experience using BSL is preferred
About Me
A joyful 9-year-old boy with a complex medical background including a rare genetic epilepsy condition similar to Rett Syndrome. He is non-speaking and non-mobile, requiring full support for all aspects of his care.
He:
Requires full assistance with feeding (liquids and soft foods only)
Requires full personal care
Experiences anxiety and episodes of disordered breathing (lips may change colour)
Has Focal Epilepsy and associated seizures
Uses a wheelchair full time
Can stand only with full adult support
Despite his challenges, he has a wonderful, infectious smile and enjoys spending time in the community.
My Household
Do I smoke?
No
Can PA smoke during work hours?
No
Pets
What pets do I have and how many?
Pets: One cat in the home (no help required)