Weekend personal assistants required - Folwood area - LILS/EM/RSMS
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lancashire Independent Living Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LILS/EM/RSMS |
Summary
Weekend Personal Assistants required – Fulwood, Preston area – LILS/EM/RSMS
Hours: 6 hours per week per child (weekends – flexible over 1 or 2 days)
Hourly Rate: £12.21
We are looking for one/two dedicated and compassionate support workers to work individually with two children who have additional needs. The roles involve supporting each child for 6 hours per week, ideally on weekends. Hours can be worked as one full day or split over two days, depending on availability and suitability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Engage the children in social and recreational activities such as:
o Sports and football
o Park visits
o Trips to shops
o Going out for food and drinks
• Encourage independence and social interaction in community settings
• Provide consistent support and manage challenging behaviours with patience and understanding
Requirements:
• Experience or knowledge of working with children with ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Ability to manage and respond to challenging behaviours in a calm and supportive manner
• Reliable, responsible, and enthusiastic about supporting children to have fun and engage in their communities
• A car owner/driver is desirable for ease of travel to and from activities – including proof of business cover.
Additional Information:
• Full support and guidance will be provided
• DBS check required
If you have the experience, empathy, and energy to make a difference in a child’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information and duties, please contact us to obtain the full job description.
Quote employer ref: LILS/EM/RSMS
Tel: 01772 558863-option 1
Hours: 6 hours per week per child (weekends – flexible over 1 or 2 days)
Hourly Rate: £12.21
We are looking for one/two dedicated and compassionate support workers to work individually with two children who have additional needs. The roles involve supporting each child for 6 hours per week, ideally on weekends. Hours can be worked as one full day or split over two days, depending on availability and suitability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Engage the children in social and recreational activities such as:
o Sports and football
o Park visits
o Trips to shops
o Going out for food and drinks
• Encourage independence and social interaction in community settings
• Provide consistent support and manage challenging behaviours with patience and understanding
Requirements:
• Experience or knowledge of working with children with ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Ability to manage and respond to challenging behaviours in a calm and supportive manner
• Reliable, responsible, and enthusiastic about supporting children to have fun and engage in their communities
• A car owner/driver is desirable for ease of travel to and from activities – including proof of business cover.
Additional Information:
• Full support and guidance will be provided
• DBS check required
If you have the experience, empathy, and energy to make a difference in a child’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information and duties, please contact us to obtain the full job description.
Quote employer ref: LILS/EM/RSMS
Tel: 01772 558863-option 1