Personal Assistants for our happy 6-year-old boy (New rates of pay) NDS8738

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

Job summary

A care support agency is seeking Personal Assistants to support an active 6-year-old boy in Crawley. The role involves providing personal care and companionship, participating in social and leisure activities, and assisting with daily routines. Applicants should be reliable, patient, and able to work collaboratively. A valid driver’s license and own vehicle are required. The position involves 12 hours of work per week at £15 per hour plus mileage expenses.

Qualifications

• Drivers license required and must own a vehicle.
• Experience with SEN children preferred.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal grooming and bathroom assistance.
• Transport the child and ensure companionship.
• Assist in creative and sensory activities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Reliability

Patience

Creativity

Job description

Personal Assistants for our happy 6-year-old boy (New rates of pay!)

Ref: NDS8738

Location: Crawley

Role Summary

This role is to support a Child

Employment Details

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: 12 hours per week outside of school hours, to be shared between 2 PAs to cover a 2:1 role. Please apply with your availability.

Pay rate: £15 per hour. Mileage expenses: 45p per mile

Essential Conditions

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Duties

• Personal grooming
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Accessing social and leisure activities e.g. walks, swimming, creative activities
• Working alongside another PA (this is a 2:1 role)
• Setting up and participating in creative and sensory activities at home
• Whist at home, participate/assist with craft/painting/sensory activities

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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Experience of working with SEN children would be preferable

Additional Requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Legal and Other Information

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.