A Personal Assistant is required to support a young person with epilepsy and complex health needs by providing 1 to 1 personalised care.
Locations : School WF3 Home WF10
Term Time Only 15 hours per week 10.30am – 3.30pm on Wednesday - Thursday - Friday
You would be expected to work on Monday and or Tuesday occasionally to provide cover for sickness or holidays.
You will be working mainly within the school setting with a young person who has severe learning and physical disabilities and is dependent on an adult 24 hours a day. If they are unwell on a school day you would be expected to work the shift at their home address.
The PA will provide all aspects of personal care, ensure the young person is safe within school and follow school directions and policies at all times. Under the direction and supervision of a Teacher or Line Manager the PA will fulfil the role of a Teaching Assistant to enable them to access learning activities and programmes within the school setting. The team will enable the young person to stay safe and have the best quality of life that is possible.
Full training and guidance will be given in all aspects of care. The PA must be reliable, calm and patient and be prepared to learn things in a person centred way. The PA must be willing to undertake all necessary training for this role.
An application pack will be emailed to you on receipt of CV For further information contact Suzannah Lockie on 0113 2308270 Please quote Ref JG / SL
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