Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Horsham

Hourly rate: £12.00

Reference: DP7390

Hours/shifts : Two 4 hour shifts in every 4 weeks (ideally every other weekend but days and times by mutual agreement plus additional 4 hours a week (again actual days and times by mutual agreement) in school holidays.

Summary

My 8-year-old son is a very happy, energetic and active boy who is nonverbal.

He loves being outdoors so playing in the park and adores bubbles.

He also enjoys swimming and softplay.

I am looking for a patient and kind PA to support my son engaging him in activities he enjoys in the local community and also on occasion to support at home.

Tasks will include some personal care and keeping my son safe.

This is a rewarding role with all professional training provided.

Other Requirements

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

• A UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential

• 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:

Dressing and undressing.

Supervision and prompting around toileting and hand washing

Social:

Help my son to develop his speech and language skills and social skills

Engage with my son in my home and in the local community in activities he enjoys and keep him safe.

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