Patient and caring PA needed for after school support x3 days and every Sunday NB2317

Independent Lives; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to support a young boy after school three days a week and on Sundays in his home in Warminster. The role involves personal care, medical support and following care plans, with training provided where needed.

The successful candidate will be patient, discreet and compassionate, able to follow instructions, communicate effectively and maintain high standards of health and safety while supporting the child’s daily routine and

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and support for a child with complex medical needs.
• Ability to follow care plans, medical guidance and family instructions.
• Willingness to undertake required training (tube feeding, suction, hoisting).
• Ability to maintain high standards of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support after school and on Sundays.
• Assist with daily routines, meals, and snacks.
• Support transfers and movement with hoist as trained.
• Monitor comfort, wellbeing and respond calmly to needs.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the home environment.
• Travel with the child to activities and church as required.

Skills

Reliability

Time management

English reading/writing

Patient demeanor

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Discretion

Household routine support

Communication

Non-verbal cues

Job description

Patient and caring PA needed for after school support x3 days and every Sunday NB2317

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: to be discussed (Employed or Self-employed)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Warminster

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Oct 2026

Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Patient and caring PA needed for after school support x3 days and every Sunday

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status: Employed or Self-employed

Mon, Tues, Thurs = 3pm to 5.30pm

Friday 3pm to 5pm

Sunday 9.30am to 1pm

Hourly pay rate: to be discussed

We are looking for a kind, caring and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support a lovely young boy with his after-school routine in the comfort of his own home and also on a Sunday so the family can attend church.

He has a traumatic brain injury, severe global developmental delay and complex medical needs, meaning he requires 24-hour care and supervision. He is non-verbal but communicates through sounds and expressions. He is generally a calm and content boy who enjoys familiar routines, playing with his toys, watching television and going for walks around the housing estate. He likes to feel clean, comfortable and well cared for.

We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive and compassionate, who can provide personal care, support his medical needs and help him enjoy a happy and settled end to his school day.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to a lovely boy’s daily life by helping him feel comfortable, supported and cared for after school

Duties include:

• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance
• Being at the family home to welcome him when he arrives home from school transport.
• Supporting him to his bedroom and changing his nappy/pad as required.
• Providing personal care and ensuring he remains clean, comfortable and settled.
• Offering a snack and milk, where appropriate.
• Supporting his tube feeding in accordance with his care plan and training.
• Using his suction machine when required, following his care plan and appropriate training.
• Using a hoist safely for transfers, following training and moving-and-handling guidance.
• Spending quality time with him, including playing with toys, watching television and going for walks around the housing estate.
• Monitoring his comfort and wellbeing, recognising his needs and responding calmly if he becomes upset, for example when he is hungry.
• Following all care plans, medical guidance and family instructions to ensure his safety and wellbeing.

Sunday Responsibilities

On Sundays, the PA will need to arrive at 9.30am to help get him ready to go to Church with his family and support him during the church service as Mum sings in the choir and needs to stand at the front of the church.

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
• Caring, patient, kind and reliable
• Attentive to detail and able to recognise non-verbal communication.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting a child with complex needs.
• Willing to undertake any required training for tube feeding, suction, hoisting and other aspects of his care.
• Able to follow care plans, maintain good hygiene and work responsibly.
• Calm and reassuring, with a genuine interest in helping him feel safe, happy and comfortable.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex medical needs would be an advantage.
• Appropriate training, safeguarding checks and other requirements will be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons

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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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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