Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Bromsgrove B61
Job purpose: To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the employer
Our client is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support to their 9-year-old Daughter for 6 hours per week with all aspects of daily living, taking part in activities and accessing the community.
Main duties
* Social duties: Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends; go to local park, cinema, bowling, soft plays and theme parks; support with arts & crafts and painting; access local community; support to go shopping.
* Personal care: Support with all personal care.
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person you are looking for
Values: Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality and diversity.
Specific requirements
Someone with previous care experience. Someone who has worked with children with Autism.
Other: Due to the nature of this role including personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.
Hours of work
6 hours per week – Times & days to be discussed
Rate of pay
£14.00 per hour
Skills, qualifications, and experience
Essential:
* Driving licence
* Car and appropriate insurance
* Previous experience required
* Confidentiality
* Good at building relationships
Preferred:
* Good communicator
* A good listener
* Ability to support people with complex care & support needs.
Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.
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