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Independent Lives Ltd

Posted

12 days ago

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This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week: Mainly after school 3:15pm to 6:15pm 3 hours a day Hourly pay rate: £14 an hour

I am currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support my wonderful 13-year-old son, who has autism and ADHD. He is nonverbal, although he can say a few words, and communicates effectively in his own unique way.

He absolutely thrives on engaging activities and outings. One of his absolute favourite pastimes is swimming, and he also has a special love for Paulton's Park, where he enjoys spending time exploring and having fun. He is a very happy and joyful child, and the right P.A. will need to match his energy and share in his excitement for these activities. I am looking for a P.A. who can assist after school from 3:15 pm to 6:15 pm, offering consistent care for three hours a week. In addition to this regular schedule, there will be opportunities for additional hours during school half-terms and the summer holidays to help make these times as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible for him.

Flexibility is key, so I would love to hear about your availability throughout the week, as we can adjust the schedule to find a routine that works best for everyone involved. If you are passionate about working with children, especially those with special needs, and are interested in making a positive difference in a young boy’s life, I would be delighted to hear from you!

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering

Other relevant duties as required

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

Someone who is reliable, kind, caring and patient.

Know of autism/worked with children.

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, 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 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.

location

Chichester, West Sussex