Personal Assistant for Two Fun-Loving Teens

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

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a Personal Assistant in Crawley to assist two fun-loving 16-year-old twin boys. The role requires support during term-time and school holidays, involving transportation and personal assistance. Candidates must have a full driving licence and enjoy working with teenagers. The position offers flexibility, perfect for someone enthusiastic and reliable.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence and be confident to drive a van.
• Experience in personal assistance or similar roles is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Support two teenagers in various activities and outings.
• Assist with transportation to and from locations.
• Provide personal grooming and bathroom assistance.

Skills

Reliable with good timekeeping

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Patient

Job description

Personal Assistant for Two Fun-Loving Teens

Term time = Every Saturday 12pm to 4pm and last Sunday of the month for 6 hoursSchool Holidays = 2 to 3 days a week for 6 hours (flexible)

We’re looking for a Personal Assistant to support two fun-loving 16-year-old twin boys who have a fantastic sense of humour and a love for staying active and busy. They enjoy getting out and about, heading to their favourite activities, and making the most of what the local community has to offer.

Your role would involve helping them get to and from outings, supporting them during activities, and generally being a positive presence in their lives while also helping the family stay connected to the local area. To thrive in this role, you’ll need a full driving licence and the confidence to drive their manual Peugeot Boxer van.

The position requires availability during term time every Saturday from 12pm to 4pm, as well as the last Sunday of each month for a 6-hour shift. During school holidays, support is needed 2 to 3 days a week for around 6 hours a day, with days and times being flexible and agreed in advance.

If you’re reliable, enthusiastic, and enjoy spending time with teenagers who bring plenty of energy and laughter, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Bathroom assistance
• Reassure & encourage
• 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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Must have a drivers licence and be confident to drive our van

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