2 X Personal Assistant

Vacancy Title: 2 x Personal Assistant
Reference Number:LR8067
Location: Ashurstwood
Hours per week: 4- 5.5 hours per week (actual days and shift times by mutual agreement, will include weekend days)
Hourly pay rate: £15.00
Mileage rate (if applicable): 35p
Details
I am looking for care a child
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: yes
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
I'm in need of two flexible, creative and calm Personal Assistants (to work together or with myself) for my 16-year-old son, primarily to accompany him out and about, supporting him in his preferred activities. He loves swimming and long walks in the countryside and shopping trips. He communicates basic needs with few words, is sociable and friendly, yet occasionally faces challenges that he's eager to overcome. Apply today if you love the great outdoors and want to help a young person live his best life.
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
Other Personal Qualities:
At least 3 years working with special need children / adults
Experienced in managing challenging behaviours if they arise (team teach trained /positive handling training is a requirement)
Face coverings is a requirement at all times the PA is helping the child.
PA to notify parents if they have any Flu symptoms /cold/ throat infections or any infection transmitted through airborne exposure.
Employee Duties:
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Shopping
Transportation
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Additional requirements
The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission.
Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission.
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9