Personal Assistant for a young female P/T £16.47/hr in Portishead - FTE - £32.1k

UKCIL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization is seeking a female Personal Assistant for a delightful young girl in Portishead. The role involves supporting her with social activities and therapy access, requiring experience with children with disabilities. The candidate must have a driving license and access to a car. Hours are part-time, amounting to 5 hours weekly during term time and 9 hours in holidays. A supportive and empathetic approach is essential for this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities or additional needs is essential.
• Must be able to travel to activities, hold a driving licence, and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for social and leisure activities.
• Assist to maintain independence.
• Facilitate accessing community activities.

Skills

Experience working with children with disabilities

Patience

Empathy

Supportive approach

Job description

Personal Assistant for a young female P/T@ £16.47/hr in Portishead - FTE - £32.1k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 8cf63805

Personal Assistant Required I am looking to recruit a female Direct Payment Personal Assistant for my 8‑year‑old daughter.

Hours wanted: 5 hours per week during term time and 9 hours per week during the holidays. Specific days and timings to be discussed.
More about the young person: This person is a delightful, articulate and sociable young lady who suffers from cerebral palsy, some visual impairment, epilepsy, infantile spasms, infantile strabismus and hypertropia. She attends mainstream school and moves around using her crutches, walking frame, wheelchair or crawling.

Support Required: This person needs support with accessing SDR therapy once a month (some weekends) and with accessing activities of interest in her local community, including swimming.

Experience and Skills: Experience working with children with disabilities or additional needs is essential. Patience, empathy, and a supportive approach are key.

Other Requirements: Must be able to travel to and from activities, hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Ideally local to the Portishead/Nailsea area.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Self Employed

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Epilepsy Awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com