Personal Assistants for our happy 6-year-old boy

Ref: NDS8738

Location: Crawley

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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:

6 hours per week outside of school hours

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21 per hour. Mileage expenses: 45p per mile

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We are looking for a couple of personal assistants for our carefree, bubbly 6-year-old son to spend time engaging in activities both outdoors and in our home, whilst keeping him safe.

This is a 2:1 role where you will be working alongside another PA. You will need to be active and hands on as our son is super energetic and constantly on the move, exploring the world around him. He enjoys the outdoors, swimming, small scale fairs, places where it is not super busy as he is sensitive to noises.

At home the role will involve setting up and participating in creative and sensory activities.
Experience of working with Sen children would preferrable.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Accessing social and leisure activities e.g. Walks, swimming, creative activities.

Working alongside another PA (this is a 2:1 role)

Whist at home, participate/assist with craft/ painting/ sensory activities

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

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.

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