Personal Care Assistant TM8601

Independent lives; Horsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family in need of support located in Horsham, England is looking for assistance on day trips with their two children who have additional needs. Responsibilities include personal grooming, cooking, transportation, and engaging the children in outings. Ideal candidates will possess good interpersonal skills, be reliable, and fit to undertake necessary duties. Non-smokers preferred. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with happy, bubbly kids in enjoyable settings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming and dressing.
• Support with transportation and cooking.
• Engage children in outings and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Creativity

Timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work independently

Job description

I am looking for some support when I take my family out on day trips and fun activities. Having two children with additional needs can make normal family fun days out really hard to manage. Could you be my extra pair of hands and eyes and help us enjoy fulfilling family time together?

I have a 6 year old son and 5 year old daughter who both have some additional needs. They are both active, happy, bubbly children who communicate through gestures. My 6 year old loves water play, visiting parks and soft play. My 5 year old daughter enjoys farms, swimming and visiting the beach. I would like to take them out for days out to places like visiting a farm or a day on the beach having picnic and playing games.

There may also be opportunities for you to work independently with one child and take them out by themselves once you have built a good relationship with them.

Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Dressing / undressing

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., Disability Confident
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