Personal Assistant

Ref: ES897

Location: Eastbourne

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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:

4 hours a week term time and 8 hours during holiday time Term time would be weekends Holiday time can be flexible

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21 per hour

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We are looking for a PA to support a non-verbal 7-year-old boy with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will be energetic, as well as playful, caring, and compassionate, with a genuine love for working with children.

The role involves taking the child out to local attractions, the park, the beach, and he loves swimming. He is full of energy and active and loves being outdoors, so someone who is comfortable being very active also and engaging in play is essential.

Because he does not have an awareness of danger, he must be supervised at all times. We are looking for someone who is highly responsible, attentive, and committed to keeping him safe while ensuring he has fun and meaningful experiences.

Experience working with children with learning disabilities or non-verbal children is very helpful. What matters most is your attitude, patience, and willingness to connect with him on his level.

This role is perfect for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, and enjoys making a difference in a child's life through play and positive support.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
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

Energetic
Patient

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