Female Personal Assistant 5199

SUFFOLK INDEPENDENT LIVING; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a female personal assistant in Ipswich to assist a 13-year-old girl with activities during weekends and school holidays. The role involves driving and supporting her in activities such as swimming. Candidates should have a valid driving licence and the ability to communicate using PECS. This position offers £14.00 per hour, with potential for additional hours.

Benefits

Statutory sick pay (SSP) for eligible employees

Reimbursed expenses incurred for the role

Annual holiday entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks

Qualifications

• Must be female as per Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Driving licence and own vehicle required.
• Ability to communicate using PECS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with after-school activities and weekends.
• Take the child swimming and on outings.
• Provide companionship during activities.

Skills

PECS communication

Driving licence

Experience with children

Job description

Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder. I am looking for a personal assistant to take me out on the weekends and school holidays for days out to do activities and can support me after school on weekdays. I can use the toilet independently, but will need someone to escort me there. I am a 13‑year‑old girl who loves travelling, music, dance and swimming. Swimming is my favourite activity! I would love for someone to take me out swimming and doing other fun activities as well as spending time with me. I use PECS which is a communication system interpreted through pictures as my communication is poor. However, I am able to understand simple sentences.

• Female personal assistant required. Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• PECS communication required.
• Availability for after school hours. £14.00 per hour.
• Hours to be worked after school, at weekend and during the school holidays.
• The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
• Statutory sick pay (SSP) available to eligible employees; no private sick pay scheme.
• You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
• Potential for extra hours to cover sickness and holiday.
• Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
• If convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or sealed envelope with a stamped addressed envelope; this will not be shared unless shortlisted.
• References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed.
• This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.