Personal Support Worker / Care Assistant Brighton, East Sussex Individual Employer £12.40 per h[...]

Gumtree; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker to assist with the daily care of two children with special needs. This rewarding role involves providing personal care, supervising activities, and ensuring the children's safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a commitment to health and safety standards. This position offers flexible hours with the potential for overtime, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities is essential.
• Candidates must be respectful, reliable, and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily activities for two children.
• Provide medication prompting and administer care as needed.
• Ensure safety and supervise children during activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient

Timekeeping

Ability to Follow Instructions

Experience with Children with Disabilities

Hygienic and Organized

Creative

Commitment to Health & Safety

Reliable

Fit and Healthy

Education

Proficient in English

Job description

Personal Support Worker / Care Assistant

Ref: DP7673

Location: Brighton

Details: This role is to support a child.

The candidate should be a woman*.

Drivers license required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: 12 hours per week (plus some overtime when possible)

Hourly pay rate: £12.40 per hour

I am looking for a personal assistant to work regular hours to support my two children with day-to-day activities in the home and out, including personal care such as eating and nappy changing, ensuring safety, assisting with household tasks related to the children, and providing respite for parents.

Children:

• Boy (11 Years Old): Non-verbal, loves music, singing, playing on his tablet, and outdoor activities. Needs physical pressure for sensory processing, high-level personal care, and constant supervision.
• Girl (10 Years Old): Limited speech, enjoys walking, drawing, dancing, and playing. Needs supervision, especially regarding her access to items like toothpaste, and enjoys creative play.

Responsibilities include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Dressing/undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Occasional overnight support
• Outdoor activities and trips
• Play and creative tasks
• Respite support for parents

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Hygienic, tidy, well-organized
• Fit and healthy
• Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest, cheerful, and creative
• Proficient in English
• Committed to health & safety standards
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Friendly and approachable
• Ability to supervise children safely at all times

Additional requirements:

• Non-smoker preferred or willing to refrain during working hours

Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. The role may be engaged directly or via employment/self-employment with the employer, with associated benefits depending on employment status.

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