2x personal assistants - united kingdom, horsham, west sussex

job title: 2x personal assistant/ support worker

location: horsham

hourly rate: £ 11.20 ph

reference: lr 7430

hours/shifts: 6 hours a week either saturday or sunday term time plus 15 hours a week in school holidays for 2 pas (actual days and shift times by mutual agreement)

summary

• i am looking for patient and experienced pas to support my 5 year old son at home and in the community.

• my son is a happy and lively boy who has global development delay, autism and adhd and needs routine.

• my son loves to be outdoors and enjoys being in water but is sensitive to noise so cannot cope with busy environments.

• at home he likes puzzles and being on his ipad.

• he has limited verbal communication and we use visual aids at home.

• the work will be either with another pa or myself accompanying us on days out or engaging my son in activities he enjoys at home.

• this is a rewarding role with training provided.

other requirements

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

• ideally will have a uk driving licence and access to own vehicle

• other :

all applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure & barring service check

successful applicants will be entitled to holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

description

typical duties

personal care:

nappy changing

dressing and undressing when needed eg swimming

pushing my son in his major buggy

social:

• to accompany my son on a 2:1 basis to access the community.

• engage with my son in activities he enjoys at home

• will need to use my son’s major buggy including folding and unfolding when accessing the community.

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

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