Personal Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking to employ a Personal Assistant to provide respite support for a young person with complex additional needs. The role is for 6-12 hours per week, offered flexibly across weekdays, weekends and school holidays. The hourly rate is £14.14 per hour. The successful applicant will provide one-to-one support in the home and community, supporting engagement in meaningful activities and ensuring the young person\’s safety, wellbeing, and comfort at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing individual support and supervision
• Supporting access to community and outdoor activities
• Supporting engagement in play and structured activities within the home
• Assisting with personal care, delivered with dignity and respect
• Following agreed care plans and routines
• Maintaining a safe and supportive environment

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• A caring and respectful approach
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends
• Willingness to undertake personal care tasks
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and behavioural cue responsiveness, ability to support an energetic individual with high support needs
• Patient, reliable, compassionate and able to build a positive and professional working relationship

Desirable

• Previous experience in care, support work or a related role
• Availability to provide occasional morning support for school preparation
• Understanding of disability and inclusive support

Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an Enhanced DBS and provide suitable references.