Personal Assistant for a happy bubbly boy NDS8580

Independent Lives; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care service based in Chichester is looking for a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a joyful 6-year-old boy with severe autism. The ideal candidate will possess patience, creativity, and excellent interpersonal skills to help him engage with his surroundings. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with activities such as dressing and transportation, and supporting access to social outings. Flexible hours are available, with competitive pay of £12.21 per hour. Background check required.

Qualifications

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assistance with daily activities.
• Support with transportation to various activities.
• Assist with dressing, bathroom needs, and social engagement.

Skills

Patient

Interpersonal skills

Creative

Reliable

Job description

Personal Assistant for a happy bubbly boy

Ref: NDS8580

Location: Chichester

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required.

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: Term time: 4 hours per week outside school hours. School holiday: 8 hours per week, flexible.

Hourly pay rate: £12.21 per hour. Mileage expenses @ 45p per mile

About the child

We’re looking for a kind, patient and easy-going person to spend time with our lovely 6-year-old son who has severe autism and is non-verbal. He’s a happy, bubbly soul with lots of love to give, and we’d love to find someone who can help him enjoy the world around him and come out of his shell.

He loves the outdoors — walking in the woods, playing with leaves, visiting quiet play parks, blowing bubbles, and splashing at the beach in the summer. He also enjoys travelling on buses and exploring local places (having a car is a plus, but not essential).

Duties

• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing/undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Accessing social and leisure activities (e.g. walks, park, swimming, clubs, days out, cinema etc). The above duties will involve using your own car (if you have one)/public transport.

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• 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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & 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 you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.