PA for 3 year old girl

Ref: DP8407

Location: Littlehampton

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Details

This role is to support a Child

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Morning and evening shifts Monday - Sunday totally 10 hours per week. Hours available 7.30am-9.30am and 5.30pm-7.30pm. Some weekend work required.

Hourly pay rate:

£14.01

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Part time PA required to support fun, bubbly, happy and loving 3 year old with disabilities/complex needs in the Littlehampton area. Mornings and evenings (so could fit round existing job). Approx 10 hours per week with some weekend work required (hours variable and shifts planned in agreement with two other PAs on a monthly basis). Competitive hourly rate. Friendly and laid back family. Previous experience and a person centred approach essential.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Companionship
Dressing / undressing

Undertaking activities recommended by physiotherapist and occupational therapist to support ongoing development.

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9