Personal Assistant (EOB)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is recruiting a Personal Assistant to support a 9-year-old boy with autism in Wolverhampton. You will assist with community access, personal care when required, and accompany the child on activities, with duties varying day-to-day.

The role is part-time (7.5 hours per fortnight) paid at £14.20 per hour, and successful applicants will need a DBS check and employment references. A full UK driving licence and own car are required.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience of working with children with Autism and complex needs.
• Must be a driver with own vehicle.
• DBS checks & Employment References will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support to access the local community.
• Personal care assistance when required.
• Duties may vary from day-to-day.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Car and insurance

Experience with autism

Experience with complex needs

Job description

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer:

Our client is a loving 9-year-old boy with autism and non-verbal living in the Low Hill area of Wolverhampton who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support for 7.5 hours a fortnight alongside another PA who will be supporting our client’s twin brother.

Support to access the local community

• Ensure client is always safe
• Personal care: support with personal care when required.
• These duties may vary from day-to-day.

Type of person that you/they are looking for:

Values someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality and diversity.

Specific requirements:

• Must have previous experience of working with children with Autism and complex needs.
• Must be a driver with own vehicle.

Hours of work: 7.5 hours per fortnight – Term Time Only

Rate of pay: £14.20 per hour

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Full UK driving licence
• Car and appropriate insurance
• Experience of working with children with Autism
• Experience of working with children with complex needs

Confidentiality

Good at building relationships

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN LOW HILL

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.