About the role
I am looking for a calm and resourceful personal assistant for my 6-year-old son, to support him to get out and about and participate in activities he loves whilst keeping him safe.
My son is a strong, taller than the average 6-year-old, sweet and loving, who makes close connections with someone once he gets to know them. He seeks lots of sensory, physical input and is his happiest when exploring outdoors and being in green spaces. If you enjoy being outside in all weathers, this might be a good role for you.
My son can also display some challenging behaviours. Routines are very important for him and transitions can be tricky, so you need to be organised, reliable, adapting to situations as they arise. Experience of Autism would be useful, but an open‑minded person, ready to take the time and learn about my son’s needs is more important. Building a relationship with him will be very important.
Duties
* Personal grooming
* Other relevant duties as required
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
* Accessing social and leisure activities e.g. parks, nature – green spaces, swimming, beach, etc.
* Pushing his paediatric pushchair on longer days out when required
* Assistance with medication if required i.e. using an asthma pump
* Whilst at home, participating in activities e.g. sensory activities, baking, etc.
* Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good time‑keeping
* 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.
Application requirements
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that, in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.
Availability
Up to 5 hours per week on a casual basis, ideally on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Please apply with your availability.
Compensation
Hourly pay rate: £12.71 per hour. Mileage @ 45p per mile.
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