Personal Assistant Needed for 7 year old boy in Faygate

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

Job summary

A private employer in Horsham is seeking a caring Personal Assistant for their 7-year-old son. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, transportation, and companionship. Candidates should enjoy the outdoors and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Reliability, patience, and the ability to follow instructions are essential. The role is offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on agreement with the employer.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Non-smoker preferred.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with eating and drinking.
• Transportation and companionship.
• Reminders for toilet use and hygiene.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Patience

Creativity

English language proficiency

Job description

Personal Assistant Needed for 7 year old boy in Faygate

4 hours per week during term time, increasing to 8 hours per week in school holidays (actual day and shift times by mutual agreement)

Our son loves being outdoors, whether that’s exploring nature parks, enjoying outdoor activities, or simply spending time surrounded by the natural world. Numbers and nature are two of his favourite things. Time outside is a calming and safe space for him.

We are seeking someone who can support him in the activities he enjoys, in the local area, and to help keep him safe while encouraging his independence.

If you enjoy the outdoors, have a caring nature and would like to make a real difference in a young boy’s life, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance

Our son has recently been toilet trained but will require reminders to use the toilet and to wash his hands.

• 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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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