Enthusiastic PA required for fun loving 8 year old boy!
Ref: PC211
Location: Horsham
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed or self-employed
Hours per week: 15-20 Hours per week Term time Before school 7:30am- 9am After school collection between 3/5pm (varies due to activities) until 6pm Weekend/ holiday hours to be discussed and mutually agreed.
Hourly pay rate: £14.50
Looking for a caring, fun PA for my 8 year old son who is enthusiastic about life!
He loves role play games, toys, music, swimming and dancing to name a few. If you know a thing or two about vacuums that would be a bonus!
He is a happy, friendly boy with Autism/ ADHD and learning delay. He communicates verbally, doesn’t have any challenging behaviour and is a joy to be around (so I’m told!). He attends specialist school in Horsham and is absolutely thriving there taking part in music, swimming and theatre activities after school as well.
We are looking for a dynamic PA to become part of his support system 15-20 hours per week (year round). During term time to assist before and after school 4 days per week (Monday- Thursday) and some weekend activities by agreement and in the holidays for planned outings. The role would involve, playing, doing activities, verbal prompting with toileting/ handwashing, ensuring safety at all times and making light meals.
All Applicants would need to have DBS clearance and satisfactory references prior to appointment.
Duties include:
Personal grooming
Other relevant duties as required
Cooking
Transportation
Dressing / undressing
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
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
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
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.
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