Self‑Employed Personal Assistant
Ref: DP7772
Location: Haywards Heath
Details
This role is to support a Child.
Drivers licence required: No
Employment status: Self‑employed
Hours per week: Flexible hours, 3‑6 hours per week, after school and at weekends, and more hours in school holidays.
Hourly pay rate: £15 + mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
I am the parent of an 11‑year‑old boy with complex needs, including Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, looking for support for my son in out‑of‑school hours, weekdays, weekends and school holidays.
My son needs support to access leisure activities at home and in the local area.
He enjoys getting out and about and at home likes stimulating activities and sensory play, including cooking, messy play and music. Some support for personal care will be required.
My son has epilepsy and requires you to have training in administering emergency medication.
Duties
* Medication prompting/administering
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Dressing/undressing
* Bathroom assistance
* Support with physiotherapy exercises and games (relevant training will be provided)
Social Activities
* Accompany when accessing social and leisure activities, e.g., bus and train trips, shopping, library, museums
* Accompany to therapy appointments or support groups if required
* While on duty at the employer’s home, playing games and assisting with craft activities and other activities of interest
Other Tasks
* Research and plan activities that extend and support my son’s interests
* Learn my son’s condition and how to best support him
Candidate Qualities
* Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good time‑keeping
* Able to follow instructions and work independently
* Hygienic, tidy and well‑organised
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Comfortable with pets
* Consistently uphold high standards of health & safety
* Creative and enthusiastic, able to develop entertaining activities
* Inquisitive about my son’s condition and how best to support him
* Previous SEN experience preferred, but willingness to learn is essential
Additional Requirements
Non‑smoker preferred or willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.
Employment Terms
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If successful, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer – not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self‑employed basis, depending on suitability and agreement. If employed, you will receive holiday pay and an employment contract.
Contact
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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