Part time PA DP7747

Independent Lives; Crawley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal care service in Crawley is looking for a reliable Personal Assistant to support a 14-year-old boy with autism. The role includes engaging in fun activities and providing respite for the family. Candidates should be respectful, reliable, and comfortable with pets. This position offers £14 hourly and requires a commitment of 3 hours on Saturday mornings, with potential for more during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willing to undergo Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Responsibilities

• Spend quality time with a 14-year-old boy with autism.
• Engage in activities such as local park visits, walks, and interactive games.

Skills

Respectfulness

Reliability

Good timekeeping

Comfort with pets

Job description

Overview

Part time PA

Details

Location: Crawley
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed or self-employed
Hours per week: 3 hrs a week on a Saturday morning plus more during school holidays
Hourly pay rate: £14

Role

I’m currently looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support my 14-year-old son, who is autistic. The role is primarily to provide me with some respite for 3 hours each Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Spend quality time with him, either by taking him out to local parks, for walks or scooter rides, or doing fun activities like bowling or swimming — he especially loves Mario Kart and other interactive games.
• Depending on the day, the support may also involve staying with him at home while I take some time out.

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Honest and cheerful
• Must be comfortable with pets

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 either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.