Personal Assistant DP7390
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | Horsham, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP7390 |
Summary
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Location: Horsham
Hourly rate: £12.00
Reference: DP7390
Hours/shifts : Two 4 hour shifts in every 4 weeks (ideally every other weekend but days and times by mutual agreement plus additional 4 hours a week (again actual days and times by mutual agreement) in school holidays.
Summary
My 8-year-old son is a very happy, energetic and active boy who is nonverbal.
He loves being outdoors so playing in the park and adores bubbles.
He also enjoys swimming and softplay.
I am looking for a patient and kind PA to support my son engaging him in activities he enjoys in the local community and also on occasion to support at home.
Tasks will include some personal care and keeping my son safe.
This is a rewarding role with all professional training provided.
Other Requirements
• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.
• A UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
• Other :
All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
Description
Typical duties
Personal Care:
• Dressing and undressing.
• Supervision and prompting around toileting and hand washing
Social:
• Help my son to develop his speech and language skills and social skills
• Engage with my son in my home and in the local community in activities he enjoys and keep him safe.
•
• Person specification
The successful applicant will be:
• Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good time-keeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom
• Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety
Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.
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
Location: Horsham
Hourly rate: £12.00
Reference: DP7390
Hours/shifts : Two 4 hour shifts in every 4 weeks (ideally every other weekend but days and times by mutual agreement plus additional 4 hours a week (again actual days and times by mutual agreement) in school holidays.
Summary
My 8-year-old son is a very happy, energetic and active boy who is nonverbal.
He loves being outdoors so playing in the park and adores bubbles.
He also enjoys swimming and softplay.
I am looking for a patient and kind PA to support my son engaging him in activities he enjoys in the local community and also on occasion to support at home.
Tasks will include some personal care and keeping my son safe.
This is a rewarding role with all professional training provided.
Other Requirements
• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.
• A UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
• Other :
All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
Description
Typical duties
Personal Care:
• Dressing and undressing.
• Supervision and prompting around toileting and hand washing
Social:
• Help my son to develop his speech and language skills and social skills
• Engage with my son in my home and in the local community in activities he enjoys and keep him safe.
•
• Person specification
The successful applicant will be:
• Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good time-keeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom
• Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety
Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.
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
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