About the Employer
I am looking for a PA to support me during term time only to get my son to and from school, Monday to Friday. This would be for approximately 40 minutes in the morning to take him to school, and 30 minutes in the afternoon to pick him up and bring him home again. I may need extra support with my son occasionally on days when I feel unwell, but this would be discussed at interview.
The total hours are 7.5 per week. A car driver/owner is essential.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Mental Health
• Invisible
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement:
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills:
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
When you are Required
Hours per week: 7.5
• Monday, 8.30 am – 9 am and 3.20 pm – 4 pm
• Tuesday, 8.30 am – 9 am and 3.20 pm – 4 pm
• Wednesday, 8.30 am – 9 am and 3.20 pm – 4 pm
• Thursday, 8.30 am – 9 am and 3.20 pm – 4 pm
• Friday, 8.30 am – 9 am and 3.20 pm – 4 pm