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Location

Newmarket, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Reference: JH-IH-SFCC4

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

Closing date 11.03.2024

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.

Job tags

Salary

£11.5 per hour