Support Worker/PA Crosby L23 ref: DP/KT/IMd

About the role

### Support Worker/PA

Crosby L23
DP/KT/IMd

To support a lively, engaging 9-year old girl with lots of energy and a love of playing and singing. Her favourite things are being on the move, loving nothing more than good walk to see the ducks, a trip on the train or reading books and watching Peppa Pig and Mr Tumble on TV.

She has a rare genetic condition and complex needs. She has epilepsy that is currently under control with medication.

She is pre-verbal and although she can crawl at speed, she is unable to weight bear and uses a wheelchair for mobility.

She requires a high level of support with all aspects of her everyday life, and encouragement and opportunities to develop her skills and independence to enable her to reach her full potential.

She builds special bonds and connections with people, and we are looking for someone who wants to help her get the most out of life and be a trusted companion.

Hours:

5-15 hrs per week during term time (more hours are available during school holidays)

Hours will vary around school, therapy and family schedules but would typically be:

2-3 afternoons per week (for approx. 3 hours after school)

4-5 hrs on a Saturday

Flexibility is available for the right applicant.

We are looking to build a team of people to help support our daughter, the right people matter most and if you can cover some but not all the hours we would love to hear from you.

Hourly rate starting from £14 per hour.

Expected duties would be:

Spending time in the family home playing and engaging with her with lots of intensive interaction.

Taking her out on local walks or a short train ride or another community outing.

Support her to have a drink and a snack.

All aspects of personal care.

The role may require you to support her access activities such as Riding for the Disabled, or accompany her and one parent to hospital or GP appointments.

Essential:

Experience and passion for working with children.

Desirable:

Experience supporting disabled children would be preferred although all necessary training will be provided.

An enhanced DBS check will be required before employment commences; this cost will be met by the employer.

We are a private household therefore we CANNOT provide sponsorship, so you MUST have a full right to work in the UK.

Send CV to direct.payments@sefton.gov.uk with DP/KT/IMd as the reference.