Overview
Female Personal Assistant for our 9 year old girl. Location: Worthing. Ref: NDS8412.
This role is to support a child. The candidate should be a woman. Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes.
Hours per week: 4 hours per week term time, 6 hours per week in the school holidays, occasional Sunday required. Please apply with your availability. Hourly pay rate: £13.90 per hour. Mileage expenses: 45p per mile.
Note: Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
About the role
Our 9-year-old cheeky daughter is headstrong, very active and, when she makes a connection with someone, she is very loving. She is happiest when she is on the go. We are looking for someone who is fun and bubbly, with lots of patience and the gentleness to support her needs.
The role involves accessing local activities such as going to the park, McDonalds, soft play, while keeping her safe as she experiences the world. She is not a full-day-out kind of girl, as her hypermobility makes her very tired. You will need to be proactive and aware of your surroundings at all times, staying one step ahead as she has a tendency to make a break for it. Please bring your trainers and energy with you.
Experience of working with children with complex needs and autism is required.
Duties include
* Personal grooming
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Moving and handling
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
* Accessing social and leisure activities e.g. walks, going to the park, multi-sports clubs
* Monitoring risks when out and about
* Other relevant duties as required
Candidate qualities
* Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy and well organised
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful
* Creative
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Committed to high standards of health & safety
Experience and requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons. Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission.
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, you will be 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 suitability and agreement with the employer. If 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, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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