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Individual Employer

Posted

18 days ago

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Vacancy Title: Personal Assistant

Reference Number: DP8210

Location: Horsham

Hours per week:4 hours per week (Outside of school hours)

Hourly pay rate: £11.44

Mileage rate (if applicable):45p

Details

I am looking for care for a: child

The candidate should be: any gender

Driving licence required: yes

Access to own vehicle required: yes

Overnight care required: no

Job Description

Summary

Are you someone looking for an active and fun role?

Our outgoing 8-year-old son has lots of energy to burn! He is very inquisitive and loves to ask why a lot!

This role will involve helping our son access social and leisure activities such as going for short walks, bowling, swimming, soft play and also encouraging him to participate in new activities and experiences. We would really like him to develop his own interests and give him the chance to feel like he is making his own choices. You will need to be able to use your own car to drive to and from places/activities.

Our son has Autism and will need someone calm and patient to understand his needs. He displays some repetitive behaviours and can be hypersensitive to situations. He also has a sensory processing disorder and can be sensitive to loud or sudden noises. His low muscle tone can make longer walks tricky and he will always say if he has had enough.

If you have the skills and experience to take on our bundle of energy, please apply, we would really like to meet you.

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 Must be comfortable with pets Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Other Personal Qualities:

Experience (including life experience) with Autistic children an/ or sensory processing disorder in children is preferred

Employee Duties:

Other relevant duties as required Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing

Additional duties:

Plan and suggest activities/new experiences.

Getting know our son’s needs and responding appropriately to these

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours 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.

location

Horsham, West Sussex