Female Personal Assistant (new rate of pay) NDS8315

We are seeking a calm, adaptable, creative, and happy personal assistant for our vibrant 8-year-old daughter with Autism. She has limited verbal communication skills (but will make you aware when she needs something). She is physically very active and enjoys running, jumping, climbing, and hanging. She loves music, dance, and swimming. She has a sweet tooth, particularly enjoying chocolates, doughnuts, and ice cream whenever she has the opportunity! This role will involve helping her access and partake in various social and leisure activities such as: Going for short walks Visiting the park Swimming Soft play Sensory play/activities She needs someone who is proactive and able to monitor risks to keep her safe Duties include: Other relevant duties as required Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing Plan and accompany her to access a range of activities such as soft play, swimming, visiting the park, going for walks On occasions, support our daughter at home to plan and carry out activities linked to her interests and needs e.g. sensory activities., Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Notes: 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.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
  
  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 Previous experience working with Autistic children, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.