CDP1402 Personal Assistant to Child Quote ref: CDP1402 on application form Apply now JOB DESCRIPTIONPersonal Assistant GENERAL INFORMATIONPersonal assistant needed to assist a female child who has a severe physical disability and was born with Arthrogryposis. She also has left hemiparesis which is a weakness on the left side of the body. She is hoisted, and needs support for transfers and personal care.She is non-verbal, but she has good use of body language and she uses a communication device. HOURS OF WORK Monday- Friday 8.00am till 9.00am4.00pm till 5.00pm8pm-9pm1 additional hour per day (school holidays only = extra 5 hours) RATE OF PAY£9.40 per hour TASKS CAN INCLUDE• Assist with personal care when and where required.• Help get ready in the morning.• Assistance with pad changes.• Help to get ready for bed. TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED• Flexibility. • Reliable.• Good sense of humour.• Trustworthy.• Friendly. ABOUT THE JOB Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you. Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.