Job Description

Personal Assistant Vacancy



Job Purpose and work duties



Job purpose:



To provide respite to a family with a wonderful five year old with Down Syndrome by playing with them in the family home and later possibly giving him social experiences in the community.



Work Duties will include:



Play in the family home with activities and toys provided using communication strategies. Initially this would be with parents present in the home and may extend to parents being out, if you are fully trained and comfortable with this


Supporting safety and dignity when overseeing eating and drinking or supporting personal care and toileting


May include excursions outside the home once trust and rapport is built and if it is something you would feel confident doing


Helping them to develop social skills and try new things


Other requirements



Establishing and maintaining effective communication with the child and their parents, maintaining confidentiality.


Always ensuring the safety of the child


Record keeping of toileting and other records as needed


Requirements for applicant (include any specialised training if required)



Experience in or willingness to learn Makaton and AAC communication strategies which will be provided


Experience in or willingness to learn about Down Syndrome specific strategies regarding toileting, behaviour management and play strategies which will be provided


Undertake training provided and follow guidance around all aspects of eating and drinking


Good sense of humour


Flexible, reliable and honest


Physically fit, agile and energetic


Willingness to undertake a trial period to see if the role is enjoyable for you and if you are a natural fit for our child


DBS Check will be completed


Location - Maidstone, Vinters Park



Number of PA roles available - 1



12.21 per hour



Hours to be discussed. 4h per week.