PA for our 9yr old boy

Ref: DP7775

Location: Burgess Hill

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Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Mondays 5hrs per day during half terms and holidays

Hourly pay rate:

15.00

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We are a loving family looking for a reliable, passionate, and energetic PA to support our 9-year-old son, “F”, who is diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, and OCD. This is a 2:1 role, working alongside our current PA to help F enjoy his world safely and confidently.

About the Role:

You’ll be supporting F out in the community — going on adventures like swimming, farm days, trips to the zoo, and more. F is full of energy and curiosity. He adores water play, singing, dancing, and all things with wheels — buses, cars, trains!

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Companionship
Bathroom assistance

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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

What We’re Looking For:

✔️ Someone physically active and patient — F is always on the move and can sometimes display challenging behaviour

✔️ Someone creative and proactive — planning engaging activities helps us prepare him for his days out with you

✔️ Someone dependable and committed — routine is key, and we’re looking for a long-term addition to his support team

✔️ A driver with your own car is essential

This role is incredibly rewarding and best suited for someone who truly enjoys working with neurodivergent children and making a difference in their day-to-day life.

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