Personal Assistant to our 4 year old son

Ref: NDS8097

Location: Lower Beeding, Horsham

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Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

10 hours per week outside of school times.

Hourly pay rate:

£14.01 per hour

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We are seeking a reliable and caring PA to support our 4-year-old son with personal care, clinical tasks and meaningful play.

As a busy sociable household, we spend lots of time with family and friends. The role will be based in our home, but travel would be required to Crawley on occasions to support with visits to see relatives. The right candidate must be comfortable fitting in with our family and friends.

Our son would respond well to someone bubbly, chatty and active, making play experiences fun and engaging. Having a child centred approach is essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, responsible, and enjoys working with children in a supportive family environment.

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please apply. All training can be provided.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Work with our son on meaningful play activities e.g. singing, music, playing alongside him with his toys.

PEG feeding support

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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Experience working with young children is desirable

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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