Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Haywards Heath

Hourly rate: £13

Reference: DP7526

Hours/shifts: 12hrs per week, flexible days/times

Summary

I am looking for PA support for my 4-year-old daughter. She loves singing and counting and enjoys playing games and painting.

The role involves taking her out to the park, outings and activities within her local area.

Support to promote her independence, social skills, as well as some personal care and possible support with bathing.

She has a learning difficulty and some challenging behaviours.

Other Requirements

• Must be comfortable with pets

• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• Must have a UK driving licence

• Must have access to own vehicle

• Other :

All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Description

Typical duties

Personal Care:

Supervision and/or assistance with washing and bathing/showering – towelling dry/ drying hair

Changing nappies

Dressing and undressing/ helping with buttons and fastenings

Social:

The role involves taking her out to the park, outings and activities within her local area. This will involve pushing my daughter’s wheelchair while out and about.

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good time-keeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom

Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety

Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common-sense approach to these roles.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives.