Child with Special Needs PA - 8 Hours per Week Worsley, M28 SU-SCC-001

Overview

We are looking for a caring, reliable and flexible Personal Assistant to support our 14-year-old daughter, who has special needs and multiple physical care requirements. This is a rewarding role for someone with a calm, patient and bubbly personality who enjoys working with children and being part of a family support network.

Responsibilities

• Getting the child ready for school
• Personal care including washing and brushing teeth
• Catheterisation (Mitrofanoff)
• Changing stoma bag
• Ironing school uniform and dressing the child
• Preparing, feeding and clearing away breakfast
• Tidying up after tasks
• Collecting from school
• After-school care including washing, catheterisation and stoma care if required
• Preparing and feeding tea
• Playing and engaging in activities
• Supporting with homework

Qualifications / Skills / Training

• Trained in catheterisation for Mitrofanoff
• Colostomy trained
• Awareness of epilepsy
• Able to administer medication
• Empathetic, caring and patient, with a bubbly personality
• Able to cook basic Pakistani/Indian food
• Female
• Accepting and respectful of different religions and cultures

Scheduling and expectations

Please note: You must be flexible on Mondays and Tuesdays to accommodate changes when our child is unwell (approximately 50% of the time). When she is ill, working hours will usually be 12:00 - 16:00 on Monday and Tuesday.

Hourly rate

Hourly rate: To be discussed.

About the person being supported

The role is to support our 14-year-old daughter in her daily routine. She requires assistance with personal care, health needs and age-appropriate activities in a supportive, respectful and engaging way.