Male PA/Support Worker for our Wonderful 15 year old son NDS8803

Male *Personal Assistant/Support Worker for our Wonderful 15 year old son

Ref

NDS8803

Location

Littlehampton

Details

This role is to support a Child

The candidate should be a man*

Drivers licence required

Yes

Own vehicle needed

Yes

Employment status

Employed

Hours per week

6 hours per week

Hourly pay rate

£12.71 per hour. Mileage expenses @45p per mile.

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We’re looking for a caring, upbeat and reliable male Personal Assistant to support our wonderful 15-year-old son. He’s full of personality—fun, cheeky, and loves to interact in his own unique way. His biggest passions include building with Lego and all things Super Mario.

Keeping him active, busy and engaged, will be an important part of this role. Currently, he enjoys

• Swimming twice a week
• Daily dog walks (his favourite chore!)
• Helping with the weekly shop

Our son is non-verbal, autistic, and has learning difficulties. He communicates using sounds, basic signing, and a communication pad. He requires close supervision at all times, as he has limited awareness of danger.

We’re looking for someone who

• Is a strong, positive role model
• Has a patient, understanding, and encouraging nature
• Is proactive and happy to come up with activities to keep him engaged
• Can support him in a way that builds his confidence and independence

The role may include

• Supporting him with activities and outings
• Keeping him active and engaged (he thrives with structure and encouragement)
• Occasional assistance with personal care (e.g. after swimming, dressing, and very occasional toileting support)

We’re happy for the right person to bring their own ideas and energy into the role—what matters most is kindness, patience, and a willingness to connect with him in a way that suits him best.

Duties include

• Personal grooming
• Transportation

-Companionship

• Dressing / undressing
• Accessing and participating in a range of activities e.g. swimming, walks, shopping trips, household chores etc

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.

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.

Please note

If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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

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