Energetic and Fun-Loving Personal Assistant for our 8-year-old son NDS9200 in Horsham

Energetic and Fun-Loving Personal Assistant for our 8-year-old son NDS9200

Energetic and Fun-Loving Personal Assistant for our 8-year-old son

Ref: NDS9200

Location: Horsham

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

4 hours per week Term time, Weekends. 8 hours per week School holidays to include weekdays. Please apply with your availability.

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour. Mileage expenses @45p per mile

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £12.71 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Horsham

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 3 Nov 2026

Closing date: 3 Dec 2026

We’re looking for an outgoing, energetic and fun-loving Personal Assistant to support our wonderful, active 8-year-old son with Autism and ADHD.

This role would suit someone who is energetic, reliable and ready to have fun!

He is a very sweet and active little boy who loves swimming, visiting the animals at the farm and enjoying soft play.

When out and about, reins will need to be used to keep him safe, as he may run off and has no awareness of danger.

His spoken communication is very limited, so you will need to use clear, simple instructions and confidently support and safeguard him if he becomes dysregulated.

He is a very happy boy with endless energy who loves racing around at soft play and jumping into the swimming pool. We’re looking for someone upbeat who can match his enthusiasm, share plenty of laughter and enjoy spending time with a super-fun little boy who is sure to leave you smiling.

Duties include:

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Accessing social and leisure activities such as the farm, zoo, park, soft play, getting lunch, swimming etc
• Remain observant and monitor risks while out and about
• 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

Candidate qualities:

• 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

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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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.

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