PA / Support Worker Needed – East Grinstead (RH19)

Ref: DP9099a

Location: East Grinstead

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Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

6 hours a day Saturday and Sunday and school holidays 6 hours a day

Hourly pay rate:

£20

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Looking for a kind, reliable and patient PA to support a 16-year-old autistic boy.

He enjoys gardening, being outdoors and keeping busy with practical activities and work. We are looking for someone who can encourage his interests, independence and confidence.

Hours are flexible and can be discussed:
• Weekends – up to 6 hours per day, but only one weekend day may be required if preferred
• School holidays – up to 6 hours per day

£20 per hour

Ideally a young male who is friendly, calm, patient and active. Autism/SEND experience preferred.

Enhanced DBS required.

Please message for more information.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Gardening

To support my son maybe to work in gardening and take him to Rok Skool on a Saturday in Haywards Heath from home and support him there.

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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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