Personal Assistant

PA Pages; Henfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local family in Henfield is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant for their energetic 7-year-old son. The role involves engaging him in outdoor activities, providing personal care, and ensuring safety. Applicants should be patient, creative, and have experience with children or individuals with additional needs. The position offers flexible hours during term times and school holidays. If you are energetic and passionate about working with children, this could be a wonderful opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or individuals with additional needs is essential.
• Comfortable providing personal care in a respectful manner.
• Ability to stay calm during challenging moments.

Responsibilities

• Engage the child in outdoor and creative activities.
• Provide personal care and assistance as needed.
• Ensure the child's safety at all times.

Skills

Patience

Energetic

Creative

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Comfortable with pets

Job description

Personal Assistant Needed for a Lovely 7-Year-Old Boy

4 hours a week term time and 8 hours in school holidays, actual days and shift times by mutual agreement. Please apply if you have availability for any of the hours available

Our 7-year-old son is non-verbal and full of energy. and loves being outdoors, playing in water, climbing, and bouncing on trampolines. He is generally a happy and content child, but can occasionally experience episodes of pain, which may affect his behaviour.

Your main role will involve engaging him in activities he enjoys both at home and outside, ensuring his safety at all times and providing care assistance. It's important to be vigilant and proactive in keeping him safe, as he has little awareness of potential dangers. Additionally, you will provide reassurance and comfort during any episodes of pain or discomfort, helping him stay calm and happy.

We are looking for someone who is patient, energetic, and kind, with a genuine passion for working with children. Experience with children or individuals with additional needs is essential. You should be comfortable with providing personal care in a respectful and dignified manner, and able to stay calm and responsive during any challenging moments.

If you love outdoor activities, creative play, and have a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Duties include:

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance
• 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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Employer does smoke but not in the house.

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 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9