Friendly & caring Personal Assistant wanted to support 11-year-old boy during school holidays LR8728

Friendly & caring Personal Assistant wanted to support 11-year-old boy during school holidays

Ref

LR8728

Location

Crawley

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required

Yes

Own vehicle needed

Yes

Employment status

Employed

Hours per week

20 hours per week during school holidays. Days and times will be agreed by mutual arrangement.

Hourly pay rate

£12.71

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I am looking for someone to support my son to access and enjoy activities with him safely while encouraging his independence and confidence during school holidays. We speak both Portuguese and English at our home in Crawley.

My son is a sociable and active 11 year old boy who enjoys being outdoors and keeping busy. His interests include swimming and trampolining.

The role involves taking him out to these activities supporting him to engage , ensuring his safety and wellbeing at all times, and providing positive companionship in a supportive in an encouraging way.

The ideal candidate will be kind, patient, and reliable, with the ability to build a good rapport with a young person. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and supporting them to take part in fun, active experiences.

Duties include

• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• 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
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• 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.

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