KA0426PB - Personal Assistants (plus relief staff)

Cornerstone Community Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 15,286 - 21,771; Part time

Job summary

A care organization in Scotland is seeking Personal Assistants to support children with additional needs, including Autism and ADHD. Responsibilities include personal care, engaging in play activities, and ensuring safety. Candidates should be calm under pressure and possess a valid driving license. Training will be provided. The position involves varied hours across weekdays and weekends, offering competitive pay of £13.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have additional needs, especially Autism and ADHD.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Car driver with access to a vehicle with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Showering, toileting, dressing, preparing quick meals, assisting with eating.
• Playing at home or in the garden, accompanying on trips.
• Provide close supervision at all times to ensure safety.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs

Able to remain calm under pressure

Car driver with access to a vehicle

Education

PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups)

Job description

Personal Assistants

Hours see job advert for hours

Location Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City (north)

£13.45 per hour

Two staff 25 hrs Monday to Friday; 6 hours Saturday and Sunday

Monday to Friday 6:45/7:00 a.m. for 2.5 hours

3:30 p.m. for 2.5 hours

Saturday and Sunday 3 hours each day, times to be mutually agreed

Responsibilities

• Showering, toileting, dressing, preparing quick meals, assisting with eating, getting ready for school
• Playing at home or in the garden, playing in the park, accompanying on trips to Innoflate, cinema, trampolines or the beach
• Provide close supervision at all times to ensure safety
• Help with household chores where time permits

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have additional needs, especially Autism and ADHD
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Car driver with access to a vehicle with business insurance would be helpful
• PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) will be required for the successful applicant
• All training will be provided