Personal Care Assistant

Ref: TM9001

Location: Bognor Regis

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Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

flexible – evenings/weekends/school holidays

Hourly pay rate:

£15.00

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My active, happy 8 years old son is full of energy and a smiley boy, who really loves cuddles. We are looking for a personal Assistant to support him to enjoy fun activities and provide me with some respite opportunities and quality time with my daughter.

His diagnosis of autism means that his communication is limited to single words but he can communicates in his own way. He needs to have a clear routine so that he feels safe and knows what to expect next. He has no sense of danger.

He absolutely adores Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom and likes to pretend that he is ‘Ben Elf’ (he even has an elf hat, he likes to wear).

The support will involve visiting the park, flip out, soft play, drawing and supporting in the home environment. Having a car would be ideal but not necessary, so that you can safely travel from home to an activity, I would also love to have a second pair of hands on family days out. The hours are flexible and I can fit in with a PA’s availability.

Duties include:

Eating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Dressing / undressing
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
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 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