Personal Assistant To Disabled Child - WO

SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING; Hereford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING is seeking a part-time personal assistant in Hereford to support a 10-year-old boy with learning difficulties and ADHD. The role involves assisting with activities, transport and daily care within a family setting.

Applicants should be reliable, flexible and able to commit to agreed hours; training is provided and confidentiality is essential for safeguarding and trust. Driving is required and weekend hours are included.

Qualifications

• Support child with learning difficulties and ADHD.
• Flexible hours and weekend availability.
• Training provided; confidentiality essential.
• Driving license required.
• Reliable and good communicator with humour.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities and outings for the child.
• Keep child safe and well-being in focus at all times.
• Coordinate with employer and care plan; follow supervision.
• Communicate clearly with family and service providers.

Skills

Driving

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Patience

Sense of humour

Job description

Fun and reliable PA needed in Hereford to support 10-year-old boy with learning difficulties and ADHD who is part of the traveling community but has a fixed residence. I love to be on the go, doing activities like swimming, trampolining and going to Flip Out.

Applicants must be Reliable and committed to agreed working hours with a degree of flexibility to meet the needs of the employer

Additional hours will be available during the school holidays

Driving license essential.

10 am to 5 pm every other weekend on either a Saturday or Sunday., Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.

I should stress that I will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists me in meeting my responsibilities as an employer.

Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential, as I will make sure you get the training you need.

You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.

You must be Reliable, and committed to agreed working hours with a degree of flexibility

A good attitude to independence is important to understand and be flexible in working style to accommodate a child with disabilities.

You will need to be a car driver/owner., Hours: These are the minimally contracted hours. If I require additional support at other times I will try to give as much notice as possible, an ability to be flexible would be an advantage

Salary: This is a flat rate of pay that takes account of unsociable hours and weekend working.