Personal Care Assistant

People Plus Group LTD; Swanley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant in Swanley to support a lovely 7-year-old boy with autism and additional needs. The role involves aiding personal care, ensuring safety outside the home, and helping with social activities. Ideal candidates are kind, reliable, and preferably have experience with children with sensory and communication challenges. Flexible hours are available during term time and holidays, with an hourly rate of £12.21.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of safeguarding children with high sensory and communication needs.
• Enhanced DBS for working with children, which will be arranged.

Responsibilities

• Support to develop play skills at home and outside.
• Support with personal hygiene, including changing and feeding.
• Take to social activities such as shops, park, soft play, or swimming.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Sense of humour

Comfort with messy play

Job description

Personal Assistant

Location: Swanley, Kent BR8 7DJ

Hourly rate of pay: £12.21

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support to my 7 yrs old son during term time and holidays to enable him to have a fun-filled time outside of school hours. My son is diagnosed with Severe Autism, ADHD and Significant Sensory issues. He is non-verbal, unaware of hazards or dangers and has limited understanding of world around him. He is still in his nappies and requires full support with his personal care. He is mobile but requires full support whilst walking out of the house as he has no danger awareness. He may also require support with other needs including meal times and changing.

My son is a lovely, happy, easy going and playful child with lots of giggles. He has not developed any communication skills yet and mostly communicates by taking adults hands to the things he wants/needs. He loves giggles, cuddles and hugs.

His ideal assistant would be somebody who is kind, reliable, has a sense of humour and is comfortable with mess and messy play. Previous experience of safeguarding children with high sensory and communication needs would be an advantage. Full and clean driving licence is preferable but not essential.

Key Tasks

• Support to develop play skills at home and outside
• Support with personal hygiene, including changing and feeding
• Taking to social activities: shops, park, soft play or swim

Hours of work

4 hours a week on term time and 6 hours a week during holidays. Flexible days times during evenings and weekends can be mutually agreed.

Rate of pay

£12.21 per hour.

Essential requirements

Enhanced DBS for working with children will be required which will be arranged.

Contact details

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please contact: 07759172200