Personal Care Assistant TM9001

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Independent Lives in Bognor Regis is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support a lively 8-year-old with autism, providing fun activities and respite for the family. The role is part-time and on-site, with flexible evenings, weekends and school holidays.

You will assist with eating and drinking, dressing, transportation and other daily tasks, while keeping safety, privacy and high standards. UK work eligibility and DBS check may be required; the position may be employed or self-employed

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English and follow instructions.
• Able to communicate clearly and read basic information.
• Capable of working with care and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Transportation
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Other relevant duties as required

Skills

Timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Following instructions

Initiative

Honesty

English proficiency

Patience

Hygiene and safety

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Personal Care Assistant TM9001

Location: Bognor Regis, PO21 2BD

Company: Independent Lives

Employment status: Employed

Salary: £15 per hour

Hours: Part-time (flexible – evenings/weekends/school holidays)

Working pattern: On-site

My active, happy 8 years old son is full of energy and a smiley boy, who really loves cuddles. We are looking for a personal Assistant to support him to enjoy fun activities and provide me with some respite opportunities and quality time with my daughter.

His diagnosis of autism means that his communication is limited to single words but he can communicates in his own way. He needs to have a clear routine so that he feels safe and knows what to expect next. He has no sense of danger.

He absolutely adores Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom and likes to pretend that he is 'Ben Elf' (he even has an elf hat, he likes to wear).

The support will involve visiting the park, flip out, soft play, drawing and supporting in the home environment. Having a car would be ideal but not necessary, so that you can safely travel from home to an activity, I would also love to have a second pair of hands on family days out. The hours are flexible and I can fit in with a PA's availability.

Duties include:

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

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

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.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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