Personal Assistant

People Plus Independent Living Services; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's care service in Maidstone seeks a personal assistant for a 14-year-old girl with autism and learning disabilities. The role involves providing 1.1 care, personal support, and engaging her in community activities such as swimming and sensory play. The position offers £13 per hour for 12 hours per week, primarily during school holidays, with occasional Saturday assistance if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic children or those with learning disabilities.
• Ability to provide personal care and supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1.1 care and supervision for the child.
• Assist in activities like swimming, sensory play, and outdoor excursions.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Patience

Ability to provide personal care

Job description

CHILDS NEEDS :

I am looking for a PA for my daughter. She is 14 years old, is autistic and has learning disabilities. She is still fully padded / nappies. She suffers with anxiety and at times has the need to have things done in a certain way

My daughter is a lovely affectionate and emotional child. She is mostly happy and giggly and loves to explore nature and loves being in water. She does not have any aggressive behaviour towards people and is a gentle child, however she can sometimes try and hurt herself when very anxious but this only happens extremely rarely.

ROLE :

The role will require mostly allowing my daughter to access activities and interest within the community. To provide her with 1.1 care and supervision that she needs.

The role will also require you to provide her with personal care and supervision. Activities that will be required for you to participate in are swimming, Sealife centres, sensory play‑rooms and parks for picnics.

WAGE / HOURS OF WORK AND REQUIREMENTS :

Wage is £13ph per hour and it’s 12 hours per week during school holidays only. An occasional Saturday may be required if hours have not been used and extra help is required.