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This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Personal assistant required for a lovely 13-year-old disabled boy in Bishop Burton. Hourly rate:£14/hr Availability:Thursdays and weekends are needed. It would be ideal if you can do both, but these can be separated into 2 posts, so please enquire if you are able to do either. 1 day at weekends: - Saturdays or Sundays - Typical hours 08:30 – 17:00, but some flexibility. Thursday: - 07:00 – 09:00 - 16:00 – 18:30/19:00 (some flexibility with finish time). Possible additional hours to cover existing personal assistant holiday on weekdays and weekends. Responsibilities: The job will involve all aspects of personal care. You must be willing to be trained in epilepsy management, gastrostomy care, and administration of medications. Full training will be provided, and previous experience of these skills is not necessary. Weekends will include caring and supporting him to access activities both in and out of the home. Typical activities include trips to parks, the cinema, swimming, and anything to assist with the experience of daily living. You will need to be able to drive (mileage reimbursed) or use our motability vehicle for these days. Thursdays will involve personal care and feeding before the school bus arrives in the morning and after the bus drops him off in the evening. We need a practical and caring individual with a genuine enthusiasm for working with disabled children. Previous childcare experience is highly desirable. We are a friendly and supportive family and would like to appoint a confident and reliable individual who will work with us to provide the best possible care for our son. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. To apply for this position, please call 07734779527 or 07843383045. TravelSome travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required; applicants must be able to transport themselves. DBS/Medical checkThis post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.#J-18808-Ljbffr