Personal Assistant

Ref: CZ8661

Location: Worthing

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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:

7.5 hours a week - weekends and possibly after school

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71

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I am looking for a reliable and attentive personal assistant to help transport my 11-year-old son to various activities at different locations and at home.

The role involves driving him safely to places like parks, beaches, swimming pools, playgrounds, and nature areas where he can enjoy enrichment opportunities.

My son is energetic and enjoys being outdoors, and exploring the forest but also activities such as swimming and bowling.

He requires a higher level of supervision. Therefore, it is important that the assistant remains alert and vigilant at all times to ensure his safety.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and be comfortable providing close supervision. They should also be a confident and careful driver with a clean driving record.

Overall, this position requires someone who is patient, dependable, and enjoys spending time with an active, fun-loving child.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship

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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Some experience of Autism, ADHD and learning disability

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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