Female Personal Assistant
Hours: 5-16 hours per week
5 hours on a Saturday (afternoon or early evening)
Other hours to be agreed / negotiable (afternoons / Sundays / school holidays)
Rate of Pay: £17.50ph and mileage (55p per mile)
I am looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to support my 6-year-old daughter who has Downs Syndrome and Autism. Female PA required as role involves Personal Care, please be aware that this means the role can also be physically demanding.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, trustworthy and kind. This role is ideal for someone working in a school and/or working with vulnerable children or adults, or someone looking to gain experience studying in a field such as Paediatrics, Nursing, Social Work, or a mother returning to work.
Candidates need to live locally to Hockley Heath (B94 postcode area) or have own transport in order to be able to reliably commute to work.
Essential
1. Experience of supporting children with SEND
2. Use of Makaton Sign
3. Valid clean Driving Licence
4. Basic Certification in Health and Safety / Paediatric First Aid
5. Work and character references
6. Willing to work during School holidays
7. Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer)
Desirable
1. Any training / experience working with people who have Downs Syndrome. If not, training can be provided
2. Understanding / experience of people who have Autism
3. Use of own car with relevant insurance (mileage will be paid by employer) – alternative mobility car available
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £17.50 per hour
Shift:
* Day shift
Work days:
* Every weekend
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience using Makaton Sign?
* Able to work during school holidays?
Experience:
* Working with SEN children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LG43228
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