Personal Assistant
Ref: ES897
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Hours to be discussed Up to 4 hours term time, Up to 8 hours school holidays Job share possible
Hourly pay rate:
£12.21 per hour
We are looking for a PA to support a non-verbal 7-year-old boy with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will be energetic, as well as playful, caring, and compassionate, with a genuine love for working with children.
The role involves caring for the child in the home and to engage in activities in our garden. He is full of energy and active and loves being outdoors, so engaging in play is essential.
Because he does not have an awareness of danger, he must be supervised at all times.
We are looking for someone who is highly responsible, attentive, and committed to keeping him safe while ensuring he has fun and meaningful experiences.
Experience working with children with learning disabilities or non-verbal children is very helpful. What matters most is your attitude, patience, and willingness to connect with him on his level.
This role is perfect for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, and enjoys making a difference in a child's life through play and positive support.
Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
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
- Energetic
- Patient
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.
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