Personal Support Worker / Care Assistant Brighton, East Sussex Individual Employer £12.40 per h[...]

Personal Support Worker / Care Assistant

Ref: DP7673

Location: Brighton

Details: This role is to support a child.

The candidate should be a woman*.

Drivers license required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: 12 hours per week (plus some overtime when possible)

Hourly pay rate: £12.40 per hour

I am looking for a personal assistant to work regular hours to support my two children with day-to-day activities in the home and out, including personal care such as eating and nappy changing, ensuring safety, assisting with household tasks related to the children, and providing respite for parents.

Children:

• Boy (11 Years Old): Non-verbal, loves music, singing, playing on his tablet, and outdoor activities. Needs physical pressure for sensory processing, high-level personal care, and constant supervision.
• Girl (10 Years Old): Limited speech, enjoys walking, drawing, dancing, and playing. Needs supervision, especially regarding her access to items like toothpaste, and enjoys creative play.

Responsibilities include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Dressing/undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Occasional overnight support
• Outdoor activities and trips
• Play and creative tasks
• Respite support for parents

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Hygienic, tidy, well-organized
• Fit and healthy
• Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest, cheerful, and creative
• Proficient in English
• Committed to health & safety standards
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Friendly and approachable
• Ability to supervise children safely at all times

Additional requirements:

• Non-smoker preferred or willing to refrain during working hours

Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. The role may be engaged directly or via employment/self-employment with the employer, with associated benefits depending on employment status.

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

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