Personal Assitant/Support Worker Lr8009

Vacancy Title: Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Reference Number: LR8009
Location: Crawley
Hours per week: 6 hours a week ideally at the weekend but days and shift times by mutual agreement and can be flexible
Hourly pay rate: £12.00
Mileage rate (if applicable):35p
Details
I am looking for care for a: child
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: desirable
Access to own vehicle required: desirable
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
We are looking for a reliable and patient Personal Assistant for our lovely 4-year-old son to engage in activities at home and out and about, this could also be acting as an extra pair of hands on family outings. Our son, is non-verbal but incredibly happy and determined and he does require assistance with mobility and personal care. If you have a passion for sensory play, messy play, and swimming, and enjoy making a positive impact on a young life, then apply today.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace 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:
Employee Duties:
Dressing/ undressing Nappy changing Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Transportation Companionship
Additional duties:
Additional requirements
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.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be engaged directly by the individual and not Independent Lives. This role is for a self-employed worker, successful applicants will be required to prove self-employed status and undergo self-employment checks.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9