Personal Care Assistant TM8410

Do you have some spare time in the afternoons or during the school holidays? We are looking for a PA to support our 5 year old son so that he can get out and enjoy some fun activities. He adores the water and loves swimming, soft play and role play/dressing up. He would enjoy being taken out for the day to places like the Sea Life Centre or possibly the Zoo. My son has a 'love for life' and finds happiness and excitement in everyday activities. He absolutely loves a cuddle and is very affectionate child. Due to him being Autistic and non verbal he can become frustrated when something isn't going the way he wants it to or he doesn't want to do something. He has a pushchair that he feels comfortable in and we use reins when walking about. Please get in touch if you feel that you could support us on a regular or casual basis, we would love to hear from you! Duties include: Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Transportation Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance Candidate qualities

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 Must be comfortable with pets Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Additional requirements 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 either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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