Personal Assistant / Support Worker LR8027

Independent lives

Personal Assistant / Support Worker LR8027

£25792

Independent lives, Horsham

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 21 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 419890c6e0c74879805ac20d845d5226

Full Job Description

Are you ready to embark on exciting outdoor adventures with our incredible 8-year-old son who has love for the great outdoors? He loves taking walks in the woods or local park, blowing bubbles along the way. At home he loves being on his trampoline or being on his phone or watching tv particularly Paw Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines. Our son is nonverbal. He uses PEC cards for communication but understands English exceptionally well and responds to instructions, you'll find it easy to connect with him. He has a favourite textured ball, that accompanies him everywhere. Apply today if you're enthusiastic about interacting with children and really making a difference., Employee Duties:

  • Dressing undressing
  • Other relevant duties as required
  • Additional duties:
  • Nappy changing
  • Accompany employers son out of the house keeping him safe.
  • Additional requirements
  • Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
  • 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.

  • 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, 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.