Personal Assistant NDS7765

I am looking for a caring, encouraging PA who can take her out to and participate
in fun activities such as swimming and walks, and there will be days when you join
in with family trips out so that I have an extra pair of hands to ensure both my girls
have adult attention. There might be occasions where support will happen in our
home; this might include indoor creative activities and helping me with bath times.

My daughter has Autism and can present some challenging behaviour so you will
need to be someone adaptable, reading and responding to her needs
appropriately. You will also need to be a fast runner to catch her if she decides to
run off.

Initially a flexible approach will be required to establish what support will be best
for her.

Duties include:
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Supporting my daughter when accessing social and leisure activities e.g.
swimming, walks to the park etc.
Whilst on duty at the employer's home assisting with craft activities or activities
linked to interests.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality, 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.
  
  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
Be flexible and adaptable.
Experience working with Autistic children is desirable.
First Aid Training desirable, but not essential as training can be provided.
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working
hours, Disability Confident
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The candidate should be a woman
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  Drivers licence required: Yes
  Own vehicle needed: Yes
  Hours per week:
  Term time: Wednesdays 3-6pm School holidays: 7 hours per week, Wednesdays
  and 1 other day (times and dates are flexible and negotiable), occasional
  Saturdays
  
  Hourly pay rate:
  £14 per hour. Mileage expenses:45p per mile
  Are you someone who is playful and fun?
  Do you like working with children and have experience of Autism?
  I am mum to a clever, chatty, dramatic 7-year-old girl who is obsessed with making
  films and videos of everything! She loves puzzles, stickers, music, drawing and
  princesses! She loves outdoors and getting muddy!