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We are recruiting a Personal Assistant for a bubbly 3-year-old girl, living just outside Penrith, Cumbria.The required hours would be 12hrs per week, 10 hours on a Tuesday with the additional 2hrs being flexible.We are looking for someone who preferably has experience of working with a child with down syndrome, she has a shunt and is monitored for hydrocephalus, and has seizures.In house training will be provided by the family.We are looking for a nurturing, patient, and strong person to assist with her care, this will include lifting and handling, feeding in a specialist chair, dressing, undressing, changing nappies following OT/Physio activities and exercises, most importantly playing and having fun.The ideal candidate will be energetic and bubbly and be able to fit in and respect working within a family environment.The successful candidate must be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check (fully funded by the employer). Applicants who have a current DBS on the update service would be an advantage.The hourly rate is £10.50REF - SMCAR374Job Type: Part-timePart-time hours: 12 per weekSalary: £10.50 per hourSchedule:Day shiftFlexitimeAbility to commute/relocate:Penrith, CA11 0EE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Education:GCSE or equivalent (preferred)Experience:Care home: 1 year (preferred)Home care: 1 year (preferred)Language:English (preferred)Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: REF - SMCAR374