Children’s Support worker/Personal Assistant

The Rowan Organisation; Penrhyn-Side; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity is seeking a Children's Support Worker/Personal Assistant in Penrhyn Bay, Conwy. The role involves picking up the child from after-school club and providing support at home. Ideal candidates should be kind, reliable, and hold a driving license. Flexible working hours with a pay rate of £14.50 per hour. Role is dependent on a DBS check and references.

Benefits

Flexible hours

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Access to training

Qualifications

• Must have access to a vehicle and class 1 business insurance.
• Experience in supporting children is desirable.
• Ability to create a safe and engaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick up the child from after-school club.
• Support the child with activities like jigsaws and baking.
• Encourage independence and decision-making.
• Administer medications as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Good listening skills

Trustworthiness

Patience

Job description

Job Details

Job reference: HS-NJ-CCC1
Closing date: 3rd December

Job Title: Children’s Support worker/Personal Assistant

Hours per week (term time): 6 hours per week across 2 evenings per week (6-9pm). The day of work will vary and you would be advised of the days required in advance.

Hours per week (school holidays): 9 hours per week across 2 days per week (5-9pm).

Location: Penrhyn Bay, Conwy

Rate of pay: £14.50 per hour

About me

I am looking for a children’s support worker for my 10‑year‑old son. He is a kind, playful boy who loves jigsaws, music, cars, reading and baking. I am looking for someone to pick him up from after‑school club and take him home, and support him within the home. The ideal candidate would be imaginative, take part in all activities he enjoys, and support and encourage him to build independence, make his own decisions and be praised for achievements. You would need to be a driver with access to a vehicle, with class 1 business insurance.

Task and duties

• Pick my son up from after‑school club and take him home 2 nights per week.
• Support my son within the home on these evenings and do tasks he enjoys such as jigsaws, baking and reading.
• Help and encourage with his feeding and help getting ready for bed, putting on PJs and brushing teeth.
• Prompt him to take his evening medications.
• Encourage him to do tasks for himself and make his own decisions.
• Complete any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role, as discussed and mutually agreed.
• Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.

What you can expect from me

• A safe, friendly, and welcoming workplace where you will be valued.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• Supervision and support.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Knowing that you make a difference to my quality of life.

The kind of person I am looking for is someone who

• Has a driving licence, access to a vehicle and class 1 business insurance.
• Will promote and support confidence and independence.
• Has a person‑centred approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.
• Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, always maintained.
• Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency.
• Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable.
• Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non‑judgemental emotional support.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the family, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• Can work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required.

The role is dependent upon a DBS and 2 references.

We are not able to offer sponsorship so proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.

The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.