Personal Assistant

Independent lives; Tidworth; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Independent Lives in Tidworth is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a vibrant, non-verbal 7-year-old girl during school holidays. You will engage in activities, assist with meals, and ensure safety during outings. This role requires patience, reliability, and creativity to foster a happy, engaging daily routine.

Applicants should have experience with children, especially those with disabilities, and be comfortable reading non-verbal cues. DBS checks may be required.

Formación

• Experience with children, particularly those with disabilities.
• Patience and cheerful demeanor.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Able to read and speak English to a reasonable standard.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with daily activities, including water play and outdoor adventures.
• Support with using a knife and fork during meals.
• Help manage feelings and provide calming strategies when frustrated or angry.
• Change nappies as needed throughout the day.
• Accompany on outings in the community, ensuring safety while using the disability wheelchair and reins.
• Foster a creative and engaging environment through nursery rhymes and playful interactions.

Conocimientos

Experience with children with disabil

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Assist with daily activities, including water play and outdoor adventures. Support her in practicing using a knife and fork during meals. Help manage her feelings and provide calming strategies when she experiences frustration or anger. Change nappies as needed throughout the day. Accompany her on outings in the community, ensuring her safety while using her disability wheelchair and reins. Foster a creative and engaging environment through nursery rhymes and playful interactions.

Job Role

We are seeking a dedicated and fun-loving Personal Assistant to support a vibrant, non-verbal 7-year-old girl during the school holidays. This role requires a nurturing individual who can engage with her energetic personality and help her enjoy various activities., Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

Requirements

• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities.
• Patience, empathy, and a cheerful demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively and read her non-verbal cues.
• Reliable and vigilant, with a focus on safety.

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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.