Personal Care Assistant TM8520

Independent Lives; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support a child with autism during weekends and school holidays. The ideal candidate will assist with activities like swimming and provide companionship. Flexibility is key, with a preference for Saturday mornings. A driving license and own vehicle are required, along with a caring attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Hourly pay rate is £12.21.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Must be a non-smoker or willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.
• Applicants must be able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming and dressing.
• Provide companionship and support during activities.
• Ensure bathroom assistance and hygiene.

Skills

Respectful of privacy

Reliable with good timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Hygienic and well-organized

Creative

Job description

Overview

Role: Personal Care Assistant

Reference: TM8520

Location: Littlehampton

Details: This role is to support a child. Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Employment status: employed. Hours per week: 4 to 5 hours ideally on a Saturday morning (but we are flexible); additional hours available during school holidays. Hourly pay rate: £12.21.

Role Description

My loving, energetic, water-obsessed 7 year old son is looking for a PA to go swimming with at the weekends and school holidays. We are flexible with timings and days but a Saturday morning would be ideal. My son is on the autistic spectrum and has limited communication skills but can respond to simple questions and demands. I had a baby 6 months ago and I am in need of some respite opportunities.

The role will involve taking my son out for 4 or 5 hours at the weekend so that he can enjoy some fun activities. This could be swimming (which is his favourite) or soft play/parks as long as it is not too busy. My son also loves to play on the beach and has a fondness for animals so visiting a farm is also a good option.

Duties

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Changing nappies/help with toileting

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

Additional requirements

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

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Please note, 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9