Carer / Personal Assistant 5007

The purpose of this role is to care for and make a strong relationship with my son, like their own. 'A' is 5 years old, soon to be 6. I want 'A' to be happy and content with his personal assistant once the relationship has been built. 'A' needs somebody who is active, positive and caring to support them both at home, and out and about.

Understanding HIGH level SEN is important with knowledge of autism, non-verbal, ADHD and global delay is a key purpose as 'A' struggles with these conditions every day.

The successful candidate will be expected to keep information confidential and personal matters between employee and employer, and to treat and look after 'A' like they would their own family members.

Safeguarding 'A' at all times as 'A' has no understanding of danger awareness.

About me

I am a caring and loving person who always puts her children first. Caring for my SEN son is my biggest priority. Having little family support, I am looking for somebody to become part of the family and to make a long-term bond with my son.

Communication is key so I am always approachable and understanding if there is any issue. The successful candidate will be supporting 'A', my son.

The successful candidate will be working in a smoke and pet free environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to keep off their mobile phone as much as possible unless there is an emergency as they are expected to be supervising 'A' at all times. Any photos taken of/with 'A' must not be put on social media and are only to be sent to the employer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Personal care
Nappy changes
No smoking
Supervising 'A' at all times due to their lack of danger awareness
Car owner and able to drive - to be taken out sometimes
The successful candidate will be expected to keep off their mobile phone as much as possible unless there is an emergency as they are expected to be supervising 'A' at all times. Any photos taken of/with 'A' must not be put on social media and are only to be sent to the employer.

· Experience with high level SEN/autism/ADHD

· First aid trained or willing to be trained (certain training can be arranged)

· Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive information.

· Able to communicate effectively in English

· SEN knowledge

· Positive and caring nature

· Patient

· First aid knowledge/experience

· GCSE or equivalent qualifications

· Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

Desirable Criteria

· Experience of a care role with SEN or young children

· Ability to utilise skills and abilities gained through previous roles or life experiences related to this role

· Hours, days and times of work: 3-4 hours available per weekend and 12 hours available per week in the school holidays. The days and times can vary from week to week and can be discussed with the employer.

· Pay rate: £13.80 per hour

· Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).

· Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.

· Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

· Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.

The post is subject to the following

· Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.

o If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.

References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed

· Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.