Personal Assistant Ref: WC1615 Location: Westbury Details This role is to support a Child Drivers licence required: Preferred Employment status: Employed Hours per week: 3 hours per week during term time (Flexible to meet the needs of the young person) Day respite, up to 6hrs per week during school holidays. Would consider splitting the role e.g. 1 PA for term-time and another for school holidays Hourly pay rate: £14 per hour, rising to £14.75 per hour after 6 months - We are looking for a PA to support our 14-year-old daughter after school to access the local community and support with her independence. We would also like a PA to take her for days out within the school holidays. Our daughter has a kind and caring personality, is energetic and enthusiastic and enjoys ‘horse riding’, ‘swimming’ and ‘hair and beauty’. She requires specific support with: - Social communication difficulties and interaction with other members of the local community. - Assessing local amenities, for example going to the café, shop or park, in order to increase her independence. - Sensory processing, impulsivity and understanding of risks, such as managing busy places, crossing the road and personal safety. Duties include: - Other relevant duties as required - Transportation - Companionship Candidate qualities: - Caring and compassionate to the needs of others. - Understanding of ASD/ADHD and associated behaviours. - Ability to listen and maintain confidentiality. - Ability to remain calm and support others emotional-regulation. - Fun loving and enjoys being outside in all weathers. - Willing to be led by the young person’s interests whilst being a positive and supporting role model. 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.