Job Title: Personal Assistant/Companion

Location: Horsham

Hourly rate: £14.00

Reference: TM8076

Hours/shifts: 4 hours per week term time & additional hours during the school holidays.

Days/times to be mutually agreed.

Summary

I am looking for a PA/companion for my 14 year old son who has Autism/ADHD/Learning Difficulties and Epilepsy

We require the PA to be a buddy and take our son out to activities he enjoys, for example trips on the train or bus, visiting the seaside/parks/playgrounds, going swimming or bowling.

He is independent and verbal but can display challenging behaviour, although if he is doing something he enjoys this is less likely to occur.

We are looking for someone who can form a friendship with him so that he is able to experience life outside of the home, more independently.

Other Requirements

Previous experience with children with special needs would be an advantage

Must be comfortable with pets

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

Should ideally have a UK driving licence and 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

Social:

Accompany the young person when accessing social and leisure activities

Driving and accompanying on trips out e.g. garden centres, cinemas, local visits, out shopping for fun

The above duties will involve driving the young person in the PA’s car or taking public transport

Whilst on duty at the employer’s home watching TV and playing computer games

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Previous experience with children with special needs is preferred

Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Able to deal with challenging behaviour

Reliable with good timekeeping

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Honest and cheerful

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

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