PA Wanted to Support a Young Person to Explore and Enjoy Life

This role is to support a Child. Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Employment status: Employed. Term time - 5-10 hours per month. Hourly pay rate: £13.46 per hour.

We are looking for a caring, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 12-year-old boy with his daily needs, help build his confidence and encourage him to enjoy new experiences. He enjoys spending time on his tablet, but we would love someone to encourage him to get out and about, whether that’s visiting the park to enjoy the swings, going swimming, exploring water-based activities, visiting farms to see the animals or trying trampolining.

The role will involve supporting him to access the community, feel more comfortable around others and manage anxiety. As he is non-verbal and sensitive to loud noises, his PA will need to be calm, attentive and understanding of his individual needs and ways of communicating. Support with personal care, including continence needs, will be required. He also needs close supervision during meals, with food offered in small amounts to reduce the risk of choking. He has a pacemaker, so awareness of his medical needs and the relevant guidance is essential. A valid first aid qualification is required for this role.

We are looking for someone compassionate, proactive and enthusiastic about helping a young person build confidence, explore new activities and enjoy life. Experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs would be beneficial. If you enjoy making a positive difference and helping a young person experience new opportunities, we would love to hear from you!

• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Bathroom assistance
• Personal care
• Supervise him during mealtimes, offering small amounts of food at a time

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
• First aid trained

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 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.