Personal Assistant

Ref: DP6659

Location: Haywards Heath

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Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required:

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

6 hours per week in 2 x 3hour sessions

Hourly pay rate:

£15

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic, active, and compassionate PA to work with our wonderful son, “A” and his PA.

A is a lively young lad with a lot of energy.
He enjoys trips to parks, swimming, trainspotting, and heading out for food (especially to the supermarket with a list!).
He loves exploring new things!

About A:
Communication: “A” has a limited vocabulary but uses his phone to communicate.
Behaviour: Due to his ADHD and Autism, A may present some challenging behaviours, but with the right support and understanding, he thrives in an active, engaging environment.
The Role: Support: You’ll work alongside another PA to provide support to “A” after school (Mondays and Fridays), school holidays and some weekends.

Please get in touch!

Rates of pay - £15 per hour
Location – Mid Sussex (home is Cuckfield)
3+ hours a session, Mondays and Fridays from 4pm
Lots of extra hours available in holidays!

Duties include:

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
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

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