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Surrey Independent Living Charity; Godalming; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Surrey Independent Living Charity is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a 14-year-old girl with complex needs, autism and learning disabilities, at her home in Godalming. After-school sessions and weekend hours may apply.

You will assist with daily living, personal care, play and activities, and help with evening routines. Build a warm, trusting relationship with the family while promoting safety, wellbeing and engagement in the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism, learning disabilities or complex needs is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet school transport at home after school.
• Provide supervision and support during sessions.
• Play and engage in activities with the child.
• Support outdoor activities when appropriate.
• Prepare and assist with meals; encourage fluid intake.
• Provide personal care including toileting, pad changes and bathing.
• Assist with evening routines and getting ready for bed.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support emotional wellbeing.
• Potential weekend/community outings; driving licence and car a bonus.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Engage children

Job description

Support Worker Required for Young Person with Complex Needs (Ref 010891)

• Up to 12 hours per week across three sessions, usually between the times of 4pm and 7.30/8pm
• Extra ad hoc, variable hours available at weekends, as well as half terms and school holidays
• Applications encouraged from those seeking any number of hours up to the maximum available
• Monday after-school sessions
• Tuesday after-school sessions
• Friday after-school sessions
• Ad hoc weekend and school holiday hours

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant to support a happy 14-year-old girl with severe learning disabilities and autism.

She is non-verbal and requires support with all aspects of daily living. The successful applicant will work alongside her family to help her feel safe, secure, engaged and happy within her home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting her school transport at home after school
• Providing supervision and support throughout sessions
• Playing and engaging in activities such as toys, books, and sensory play
• Supporting outdoor activities when appropriate
• Preparing and assisting with meals and encouraging fluid intake
• Providing personal care, including toileting, pad changes, and bathing
• Helping with evening routines, including getting ready for bed
• Building a positive and trusting relationship while supporting her emotional wellbeing
• Potential to take her out into the community at weekends and in school holidays. More hours available to drop/collect at leisure activities at weekends for applicants with their own driving licence and car

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and understanding
• Reliable and dependable
• Able to engage a young person through play and activities
• Enthusiastic about supporting children and young people with additional needs

As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:

• Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide
• Counselling helpline, legal helpline, and personal financial support
• My Mind Pal mental health app subscription

Previous experience supporting children or adults with autism, learning disabilities or complex needs would be beneficial, but it is not essential. Full guidance and support will be provided.

Applicants seeking either all available hours or a smaller number of regular hours are encouraged to apply.