Personal Assistant in Horfield area 6 hours a week at £12.60/hr
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Job Role - Personal Assistant -We are looking for a reliable, confident, and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to support a young person, at home and in the community. This role aims to promote independence, safety and enjoyable access to meaningful activities.About the RoleYou will support a family with a young adult who has additional needs. He is non-verbal, uses PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), and responds well to prompts, modelling, and basic spoken commands. The PA should feel confident engaging with a young adult who uses alternative communication methods.Support is mainly required for:
* Community access and social activities – cycling (Bristol Family Cycling Centre), parks, playgrounds, walks, shopping trips, bowling, concerts
* Personal care – requires support when using bathroom facilities. Prompting is usually sufficient, but direct assistance is provided when necessary
* Domestic support – minimal 1:1 task such as light cleaning or laundry
* Meal preparation/cooking as required
Pay & Employment Details
* Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour
* Start date: ASAP (flexible)
* Paid through PAYE (not cash-in-hand)
* Mileage may be reimbursed if included in the care plan
Working PatternSupport is needed at different times depending on the school schedule:
* Term time: Any time
* School holidays: Evenings and daytime support
* Weekends: Mainly required
Total hours: 6 hours per weekHours are flexible to meet the family's needs.
About the Household
* No pets
* Child in the home has asthma
* Non-smoking household: PA smoking not permitted indoors
Experience & Skills- The PA must have previous care experience supporting children or young people with additional or communication needs.
- Confidence with visual communication systems (such as PECS), de-escalation, and supporting an energetic child in community activities is essential.
Lifestyle & InterestsThe ideal PA will enjoy:
* Music
* Shopping
* Tenpin bowling
* Cycling
* Parks and outdoor walks
* Playgrounds
* Concerts
* Engaging in varied community activities
A good match will be someone active, patient and confident supporting a child who thrives with structure, encouragement and visual communication.
Driving Requirements
* A driver is useful, but not essential
* Employer's vehicle may be available for use when appropriate
Additional Information
The role focuses mainly on weekend and school-holiday community access to help him enjoy social, active and meaningful experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Services
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Social Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
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