Personal Assistant (BF) - ST17

Ideal For All Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care service in Stafford is looking for a Support Worker Personal Assistant to help a child with autism. Responsibilities include taking the child to activities, encouraging hygiene, and preparing light meals. Candidates must have experience in caring for children with special needs and be a driver with access to a vehicle. This role offers flexible hours, averaging 5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in looking after children with autism is crucial.
• Familiarity with special education settings is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support activities like soft play and other community outings.
• Encourage hygiene practices as needed.
• Prepare light meals and heat food.

Skills

Experience in looking after children with special needs

Experience in SEN settings

Car driver with own vehicle

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker Personal Assistant (PA)

Job Ref: JI/BF/04/24

Reporting to: Employer

Location: Stafford

Rate of Pay: £12.00

Nature of the job role: Look after a Child with Autism

Main Duties: Take child out and support for activities e.g. soft play, farm, playground, cinema; look after child at home, keep child safe out and about in the community and sometimes at home.

Personal duties: Encourage and help with hygiene e.g. washing hands. No other personal care required.

Domestic duties: Heat food up, prepare light meals e.g. noodles.

Social Duties: Take child out to various activities in the community. Weekends, School Holidays and evenings when required.

Hours of work: 5 hours per week, although hours could vary depending on activity.

Qualifications:

Skills & Experience: Applicants who have experience in looking after kids with special needs such as autism, experience in a special school (SEN) settings. Applicant needs to be a car driver with use of own vehicle. Mileage will be paid at £0.45 per mile.

To apply for this role please send a CV or letter outlining your suitability for the role to [e-mail] – please quote job reference in your application.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role, please call 0121 558 5555 option 1 and speak to a member of the Direct Payment Team.