Personal Care Assistant

People Plus Independent Living Services; Margate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family in Margate is seeking a dedicated personal assistant to support their 14-year-old son, who has Autism, in engaging with his interests and community activities. The role requires a compassionate, adaptable individual with experience in special educational needs (SEN). The assistant will not provide personal care but will foster a supportive environment for the young person’s development and safety. Offering £12.21 per hour, the position is flexible and includes planned hours throughout the week.

Benefits

National Minimum Wage of £12.21 per hour

Help towards fuel/travel costs

Free enhanced DBS arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with Autism is required.
• Must be able to adapt and support the young person’s needs effectively.
• Access to a car and a clean driving license is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person with their interests, accessing the community.
• Work flexible hours during afternoons, evenings, or mornings as planned.
• Ensure safety and effective communication while working with the young person.

Skills

Experience in SEN

Adaptability

Communication

Epilepsy awareness

Job description

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We are looking for a very special personal assistant (PA) for our 14-year-old Son.

• To support with his interests in train related/motor/engineering related topics, accessing the community and supporting the Young Person at home. No personal care involved.
• We live on the outskirts of Margate.
• We have allocated 3 hours per week term time and 6 hours per week during non-term time. Hours can be increased over time, if working well.
• Need to be flexible and work afternoons or early evenings, regular hours, or some mornings (which will be pre-planned in advance).
• The young person is physically able. Very good at communicating. However, young person is ASD and a vulnerable individual, therefore we need a sensible person that can adapt and support the young person. Someone with experience in SEN would be an advantage.
• Must be able to work well and gel with the young person and his family.
• A background in working with young people with Autism is required, and possible epilepsy awareness (although well controlled now).
• Access to a car and clean driving license is important, although using public transport is necessary for trips out to support interests.

National Minimum wage of £12.21 per hour paid, plus (PAYE) + holiday pay and help towards fuel/travel costs.

Required enhanced DBS (we can arrange for free, or copy of existing DBS not older than 18 months) plus proof of right to work in UK, if applicable.