Personal Assistant

Vacancy Title: Personal Assistant
Reference Number: NDS8074
Location: Lancing, West Sussex
Hours per week: Flexible hours up to 4 hours per week. Outside of school hours and in the school holidays. Days and hours by mutual agreement.
Hourly pay rate: £11.60
Mileage rate (if applicable):45p per mile
Details
I am looking for care for a: child
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: No
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
I am mum to a nearly 15-year-old boy who loves gaming, Dungeons and Dragons, Stanger Things, and films of all kinds. I am looking for a PA/support worker go out with him to places such as the cinema, swimming, and antique shops. Yes, he loves a good antique shop!
My son has been diagnosed with intellectual disability and learning impairments. He likes routine and knowing what’s happening next. You’ll need to kind, positive and bubbly to match his great sense of humour. He has a great sense of loyalty and is very caring.
It would be helpful if you can drive and have your own car to get out and about, but it’s not necessary as public transport can be used.
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:
SEN experience is required
Employee Duties:
Transportation
Shopping
Companionship
Additional duties:
Offer encouragement, support and guidance to help my son develop skills of independence
Support with social aspects of meeting and interacting with others if the occasion arises
Help to find and suggest new activities/experiences
Additional requirements
The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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.