Personal assistant

The Rowan Organisation; Kinmel Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Kinmel Bay is seeking a Children’s Support Worker/Personal Assistant to assist with community activities for a young gentleman. The role offers flexible hours during school holidays and additional coverage throughout the year. Ideal candidates are patient, trustworthy, and must maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Benefits

Annual leave (5.6 weeks pro-rata)

Competitive rates of pay

Access to training and support

Qualifications

• Must maintain confidentiality and respect family privacy.
• Has to follow instructions and maintain professional care standards.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the young gentleman with community activities.
• Support independence and confidence.
• Undertake mutual training as needed.

Skills

Confidence and independence promotion

Person-centered approach

Good listening skills

Job description

Overview

Job Vacancy
Job reference HS-WM-CCC
Closing date: 12th November
Job Title: Children’s Support worker/Personal Assistant
Hours per week: 4 hours per week during school holidays, for 13 weeks per year. Additional hours will also be available throughout the year to cover annual leave/sickness when required. The days and hours are flexible, and will be mutually agreed in advance. Weekend days will be required to be worked.
Location: Kinmel Bay, Conwy
Rate of pay: £14.80 per hour

Responsibilities

• To take the young gentleman out in the community to support with one to one activities that he enjoys, such as walking and swimming.
• To support with his independence and confidence away from his family and in the community.
• Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and then 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

• Will promote and support confidence and independence.
• Has a person-centered approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.
• Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be 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-judgmental 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.

Requirements and other information

• 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.