Social Support & Care Assistant MP7855

Independent lives, Thakeham, West Sussex

Social Support & Care Assistant MP7855

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Independent lives, Thakeham, West Sussex

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5b78bae52d4a468392d34b3f8e970c69

Full Job Description

I am looking to employ a PA to assist my easy-going 5-year-old son. He is non-verbal and requires 1:1 support to promote his independence skills. He requires support to enjoy activities that help him feel included in his family life. The PA will support him with play, community outings and in home routines in ways that will promote his independence. You will support him with dressing and toileting when required. You will be required to drive him in your own vehicle in return for mileage at 35p per mile. This could be a very rewarding role for the right person. Are you that person? Other Requirements

  • Must have a UK driving licence
  • Must have access to own vehicle
  • Other :
  • All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts. Description Typical duties Domestic - Non required Personal Care To support with dressing and toileting when required.
  • Social: My son enjoys (just some examples) - walks, being outdoors, sensory rooms, books, messy play, playfighting with his brother, collecting things (such as books, toy characters, coloured bricks etc), multi-coloured toys, recorded bird sounds, his cuddle toy, sensory lighting, watching his brother play football. You will help to identify trigger points that may upset him. To teach self-care skills and routines. Support with alternative methods of communication to make his needs, wishes and feelings known to those around him. To assist him to become more aware of dangers. To provide him with opportunities and support to safely try out new experiences. All in all, he is a very happy little boy.

  • Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
  • Reliable
  • Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
  • Hygienic and well organised
  • Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
  • Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Honest and cheerful with a good sense of humour
  • Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
  • Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom
  • Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety
  • Previous experience preferred, but this is not as essential as a friendly and enabling approach to the role., 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.