Personal Assistant

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: HEYWOOD, Greater Manchester Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour and expenses paid Hours: 4 hours during Term Time and 12 hours during school holidays This role is very flexible and will consist of weekends and evenings during term time and during the day in school holidays. We are seeking a confident, experienced PA to support a delightful, fun, energetic child. This is a long-term role with a welcoming family. Harry (not his real name) loves to go to play areas, swimming, parks, farms, MacDonalds, Morrisons cafe. He loves to be outside and free to explore. Harry thrives from 1 to 1 attention and will express his joy and happiness. He also tries to play alongside other children but needs support to do so. Once he has made a connection he is delighted, which is lovely to see. Harry gets a lot of feedback from the world around him by being able to touch feel and explore. He uses a wheel chair to get around outside. Responsibilities: • To take Harry out to his favorite places • To ensure he is safe at all times • To recognise when he may need his inhalers or some sensory input to help him regulate • Physically support Harry to access play equipment • Apply gentle massage and physiotherapy stretches as required. • Apply and remove a leg splint • Push Harry’s wheelchair and be able to lift to load it in and out of car as required • Assist Harry in and out of wheelchair. • Support to walk outdoors safely for short amounts of time. What We’re Looking For: • Experience supporting children with Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism. • A patient, playful, and attentive approach to care. • Willingness to learn • Someone who is reliable and consistent, and able to build long-term trust with Harry and family. • Full clean driving license (with own car available for use) Requirements: • Enhanced DBS (processed and funded after successful application). • Willingness to undergo any training • Legal right to work in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Harry’s independence and confidence.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £5,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person