PA/Carer needed for non mobile/speaking boy with support accessing community(Eccles) SH-SC-002

Job description

About

ob 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

Advert Details

Employer Gender: Male

Hourly Rate: £12.71

Hours Per Week: 4 hours per week

How will the hours be used: Saturday and Sunday

About Me

A joyful 10-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.