Personal Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a Personal Assistant / Respite Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a young person with complex needs. The role totals 18 hours per week across term and non-term time, at £14.58 per hour. Duties cover home and community activities, safeguarding, and engaging in meaningful activities with the young person.

Flexibility is essential, including some weekend work. DBS checks and references will be required.

Qualifications

• A caring and respectful approach.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends.
• Willingness to undertake personal care tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual support and supervision.
• Supporting access to community and outdoor activities.
• Supporting engagement in play and structured activities within the home.
• Assisting with personal care, delivered with dignity and respect.
• Following agreed care plans and routines.
• Maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Job description

Personal Assistant / Respite Support Worker

We are seeking to employ a Personal Assistant to provide respite support for a young person with complex additional needs. The role is for 6 hours per week term time and 12 hours per week non term time, offered flexibly across weekdays, weekends and school holidays. The hourly rate is £14.58 per hour.

The successful applicant will provide one-to-one support in the home and community, supporting engagement in meaningful activities and ensuring the young person’s safety, wellbeing and comfort at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individual support and supervision.
• Supporting access to community and outdoor activities.
• Supporting engagement in play and structured activities within the home.
• Assisting with personal care, delivered with dignity and respect.
• Following agreed care plans and routines.
• Maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

The role requires someone who is patient, reliable, compassionate and able to build a positive and professional working relationship. Applicants should be comfortable supporting an individual who is energetic with high support needs and should be able to respond appropriately to communication and behavioural cues.

• A caring and respectful approach.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends.
• Willingness to undertake personal care tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous experience in care, support work or a related role.
• Availability to provide occasional morning support for school preparation.
• Understanding of disability and inclusive support

Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS, and provide suitable references.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.