Personal Assistant
Ref: AH8253
Location: Burgess Hill
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 4-6 hours per week depending on holiday or term time.
Hourly pay rate: £12 per hour
My son is 16, quiet, gentle and kind. He likes music, going to London to visit historical places like churches/cathedrals, museums, monuments, etc. He can spend time at the altar to pray and worship. He enjoys hot chocolate and chicken bake at Greggs, he likes flags and anything that relates to the British nationality. He also likes to visit the souvenir shops and will sometimes buy something that he likes. He dislikes the heat or very hot weather but does enjoy long walks.
This role is to assist my child while accessing the community and attending activities, like mass service, ensuring he are safe near roads and when out and about. A personal assistant who is calm, patient and gentle in their approach would be a good fit for our family.
Duties include:
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship
Accompany and assist my son on trips when required
Accompany my son when accessing social and leisure activities, like visiting churches/cathedrals/museums etc. Occasional longer journeys
Drive and accompany to social events such as: Church Accompany on trips out e.g. to take photographs at the beach or in the city.
Accompany on trips out eg to the garden centre, beach, out shopping for fun, attending social events The above duties will involve driving my son in the PA’s car or use the public transport as needed.
Ensure his safety at all times and that he is not hungry or thirsty as this can trigger his agitation and anxiety
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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Able to tolerate long walks
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.