Overview
We are looking for a personal assistant for our lovely son, who is 7 years old. He is on the Autistic Spectrum and is non-verbal. The purpose of the role is to take him out to activities he enjoys such as swimming and soft-play.
* Location: Worthing
* Drivers licence required: Yes
* Own vehicle needed: Yes
* Employment status: employed
* Hours per week: 4 hours a week term time, 8 hours a week holidays
* Mileage rate to be confirmed
* Hourly pay rate: £14
Responsibilities
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
* Other relevant duties as required
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
* Must be comfortable with pets
* 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
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.
Please note, 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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