Personal Care Assistant for 2 children NDS7764
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Pulborough, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NDS7764 |
Summary
Vacancy Title: Personal Care Assistants for 2 children
Reference Number: NDS7764
Location: Pulborough
Hours per week: 24 hours per week in the school holidays. 8 hours every other week on a Sunday throughout the year. Times and days are flexible and negotiable and can be discussed and agreed.
Hourly pay rate: £14
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: yes
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
I am a mother to two Autistic children, aged 7 & 9 years. My eldest child is high on the autistic spectrum and has limited communication, and my other child is more verbal and very active.
I am looking for 2 kind, caring and encouraging PAs to develop my children’s interests and hobbies, to access fun social and leisure activities such as swimming and days out. Days out may involve joining in with family days out so that both of my children can be fully supported by an adult. You would be only required to support one of my children at a time.
The role also will involve working with other PAs at times too in order to provide me with respite.
PA’s that can drive with their own car are required for this role. Initially a flexible approach will be required to establish what support will be best for my children.
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:
• Flexible and adaptable
• Previous experience with SEN children is preferred, but this is not as essential as a kind and common-sense approach to these roles.
Employee Duties:
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
Additional duties:
• Organising items ready to go out
• Joining me on shopping trips and days out
• Driving in your car if the employer’s car isn’t available
• Planning and supporting activities related to my children’s interests.
• Accompanying us to appointments when required
• Setting up/cleaning and tidying away activities
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 due to medical reasons
• 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.
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
Reference Number: NDS7764
Location: Pulborough
Hours per week: 24 hours per week in the school holidays. 8 hours every other week on a Sunday throughout the year. Times and days are flexible and negotiable and can be discussed and agreed.
Hourly pay rate: £14
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: yes
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
I am a mother to two Autistic children, aged 7 & 9 years. My eldest child is high on the autistic spectrum and has limited communication, and my other child is more verbal and very active.
I am looking for 2 kind, caring and encouraging PAs to develop my children’s interests and hobbies, to access fun social and leisure activities such as swimming and days out. Days out may involve joining in with family days out so that both of my children can be fully supported by an adult. You would be only required to support one of my children at a time.
The role also will involve working with other PAs at times too in order to provide me with respite.
PA’s that can drive with their own car are required for this role. Initially a flexible approach will be required to establish what support will be best for my children.
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:
• Flexible and adaptable
• Previous experience with SEN children is preferred, but this is not as essential as a kind and common-sense approach to these roles.
Employee Duties:
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
Additional duties:
• Organising items ready to go out
• Joining me on shopping trips and days out
• Driving in your car if the employer’s car isn’t available
• Planning and supporting activities related to my children’s interests.
• Accompanying us to appointments when required
• Setting up/cleaning and tidying away activities
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 due to medical reasons
• 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.
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
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