Personal Assistant Needed for a Lovely 13 Year Old Boy

Description

Personal Assistant Needed for a Lovely 13 Year Old Boy

Ref: LRES1282

Location: Newhaven

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

7 hours once a month on a weekend, with additional hours available during school holidays (days and times TBD)

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21

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We are looking for a caring, reliable, and committed Personal Assistant to support my 13-year-old son, who has special educational needs and is non-verbal. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, understanding, and genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in a young person’s life.

The role involves providing one-to-one support at home, in the community, and during a variety of activities. You will assist with communication using PEC cards or a communication device, support daily routines, and help with emotional regulation while encouraging independence and confidence. You will work closely with our family, following established strategies to ensure consistent, calm, and supportive care.

My son is friendly, loving, and full of personality. He is a joyful boy who enjoys being out and about and loves bouncing, parks, walks, and outdoor adventures. Whether it’s soft play, trampoline parks, or a day at the park, he is always ready for fun. He has unique needs and thrives with clear routines, calm support, and someone who is patient, encouraging, and focused on his safety and happiness.

The ideal candidate will be kind, calm, and dependable, with good communication skills and a willingness to learn and adapt to my son’s needs. Mileage will be paid when taking my son out, rate to be agreed.

Duties include:

- Eating and drinking assistance

- Moving and handling

- Other relevant duties as required

- 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

- 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.

Ad ID: 5417749751