PA​/Carer needed for non mobile​/speaking boy with support accessing community(Eccles) SH-SC-002

PA/Carer needed for non mobile/speaking boy with support accessing community (Eccles) SH-SC-002

The role involves taking him out into the community to enjoy time away from home, build confidence, and connect with carers outside of immediate family.

• Walks in parks (accessible swings are a big bonus!)
• Trips to the farm
• Feeding the ducks
• Swimming

Your role is to provide safe, supportive, 1:1 care while helping him experience independence and joy beyond the home environment.

• Part Time
• Permanent

• Feeding: prescribed liquid feeds approximately every 4 hours
• Assisting with soft food meals
• Full personal care, including nappy changes
• Monitoring breathing and responding appropriately
• Seizure awareness and support, including administering Buccolam Midazolam if required
• Ensuring he is kept warm outdoors, as he cannot regulate temperature independently
• Building rapport and getting to know his unique communication cues

Hourly Rate: £12.71

How will the hours be used:
Saturday and Sunday

A joyful 10-year-old boy with a complex medical background including a rare genetic epilepsy condition similar to Rett Syndrome. He is non-speaking and non-mobile, requiring full support for all aspects of his care.

• Requires full assistance with feeding (liquids and soft foods only)
• Requires full personal care
• Experiences anxiety and episodes of disordered breathing (lips may change colour)
• Has Focal Epilepsy and associated seizures
• Uses a wheelchair full time
• Can stand only with full adult support

Despite his challenges, he has a wonderful, infectious smile and enjoys spending time in the community.