Personal Assistant / Support Worker (Ref 006131)

Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC); Lightwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Lightwater seeks a childcare support worker to assist with planning routines and advocating for young people. The role involves supervising play, transporting children, and adapting support to family needs. Ideal candidates should be patient and enjoy working with kids, including those with special needs. This position offers £13.85 per hour with flexible hours, particularly beneficial for those available during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Great communicator, patient, and approachable.
• Experience or interest in Autism, ADHD, PDA, chronic fatigue/long COVID is ideal.
• No formal qualifications required, but a willingness to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help plan routines, supervise play, assist with homework.
• Transport children to/from activities and attend appointments.
• Provide advocacy, structure, and gentle encouragement.

Skills

Childcare support

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Interest in Autism/ADHD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Childcare support: help plan routines, supervise play, assist with homework, and encourage independence (e.g., cooking, hygiene, chores, errands).
• Transport children to/from activities and attend appointments and groups with them.
• Help with planning and attending fun outings and activities, both at home and in the community.
• Provide advocacy, structure, and gentle encouragement, especially in new environments.
• Work in partnership with parents to adapt support based on the family’s evolving needs.

About You

• Great communicator, patient, and approachable.
• Confident with travel (including into London) and longer-distance driving.
• Comfortable working in a household with 4 dogs and 4 kittens.
• Experience or interest in Autism, ADHD, PDA, chronic fatigue/long COVID is ideal.
• No formal qualifications required, but a willingness to learn is essential.

Other Info

• £13.85 per hour, 22 hours a week regularly increasing to 52 hours a week during school holidays.
• Two children are currently home educated, so daytime availability is important.
• You should enjoy an active lifestyle and be able to keep up with a dynamic household that enjoys swimming, climbing, walking, board games, cooking, crafts, and more.

If you’re a calm, curious, and animal-loving person who’s passionate about helping young people grow in confidence and independence, we’d love to hear from you.