Personal Assistant
Ref: LR7869
Location: Horsham
Details
I am looking for personal care for a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
10 hours a week (actual days and shift times by mutual agreement to include some weekend hours likely every other weekend) Job share considered
Hourly pay rate:
£12.00 mileage paid at 35p per mile
We are looking for a PA to help support our sociable, fun, friendly and charming energetic 7 year old.
Our son has a keen interest in aeroplanes, level crossing barriers and geography. Visiting airports & plane spotting places, looking for level crossings, going to beach and parks is what he loves to do. We would like PA support to take him out to places around his interests or to escort him to alternative provision activities etc. There may be also activities such as, trampolining, drumming etc.
Occasionally, anxiety levels can impact his ability to go out or take part in activities so an understanding and gentle supportive approach will be essential.
We are looking for a PA with ASD experience and preferably awareness of PDA and associated approaches etc.
Training will be provided.
We are looking for 10 hours a week across 3 afternoons and at times weekends and are happy to be flexible.
If you would like to help support our son doing the things he enjoys, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Accompany our son in the community engaging him in activities he enjoys and keeping him safe.
- The above duties may involve driving the employer’s son in the PA’s car for which mileage of 35p per mile will be paid.
Candidate qualities:
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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9