Personal Assistant (pa)/support Worker Pur 190 388

Hemel Hempstead, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker



Job ref.



PUR-190-388

About the Direct Payment Holder



A warm and loving family in the

HP1 area

are looking for a

female Personal Assistant

to spend quality time with their

10-year-old daughter

, who has a rare genetic condition that affects her development, mobility, and health. She is a bright, playful, and affectionate child who enjoys books, games, time in the garden, and days out like trips to the zoo. The right PA will support her through engaging activities while ensuring her safety, comfort, and wellbeing.

Hours and rate of pay



2-3 hours per week to start | Weekends | Starting from 14.80 per hour

Location



HP1 Area (Hemel Hempstead)

DBS/Checks



Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

Training



Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:

Safeguarding Children Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid Health and Safety / Moving and handling

What you would be doing...



This role begins with

2 to 3 hours on a Saturday or Sunday

, with potential to

increase hours

over time and provide additional support during school holidays once a trusting relationship is built.

Supporting with

play, games, reading

, and general interaction at home

Over time,

taking her out

to the park or on short trips (a driver with own car is ideal)

Assisting with

eating and drinking

, using dysphagia-safe methods and encouraging her to stay engaged during mealtimes

Providing

personal care

, such as pad changing (after a relationship has been built)

Supporting with

medication

and, if necessary, assisting with seizure rescue medication.

Required skills and experience



Female PA

with a genuine love of play and working with children

Experience supporting children with

special educational needs and health needs



Dysphagia trained

, or willing to receive training

Confident supporting

feeding

, medication, and understanding emergency protocols

A good communicator, with

patience and empathy

, especially when supporting communication

Ideally a

driver

with business insurance, though initial support will be home-based

This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.

Sponsorship is not available for this role

No agencies please

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.80-15.60 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Hemel Hempstead HP1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

supporting children with special educational needs : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4068009
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Part Time
  • Job Location
    Hemel Hempstead, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned