Purple DPSS • Cambridge CB21
About this role
Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref. Personal Assistant /Support Worker
About me
J is a 32-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome.
J loves football and supports West Ham United. He goes to watch West Ham at the London stadium as well as many England games at Wembley. J also supports Cambridge United and would like to be supported to attend more of their home games. J enjoys attending musical concerts and listens to a wide variety of music, particularly country artists, He has seen Cody Pennington and Nashville concerts locally.
J is independent and does not require any help with personal care. He does lots of things with his family but would also like to access activities in the community with a PA.
Hours and rate of pay £17.60 per hour
10 hours per week – To be used flexibly; afternoons/evenings & weekends.
Location Cambridgeshire, Cambridge CB21
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing… PA is required to support Jack in the community, attend concerts, watch musicals at the theatre such as Cambridge Arts theatre.
Accompany J to the cinema, bowling, play darts, swimming and the Pub.
J is a member at Impington gym and has a weekly session with a personal trainer but likes to go and use the gym at other times.
The person I would like… It is important you have experience supporting people with Learning disabilities.
J would benefit greatly from a PA who loves sports, particularly football, as this would support shared conversation and rapport- building.
A driver with access to a car and insurance is essential due to location.
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *
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