Personal Assistant

Job details

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to: The Employer

Location: Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11

Job purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer

Our client is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support to their 14-year-old son in the Wednesfield area of Wolverhampton.

Main duties

• Social duties
• Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
• Support to access suitable community activities
• Attend medical appointments if required

These duties may vary from day-to-day.

Type of person that you/they are looking for

Values: Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality & diversity.

Specific requirements: Someone with experience of working with children with both Autism and Epilepsy.

Hours of work

5 hours per week term time & 9 hours per week non term time. Days & times to be discussed.

Rate of pay

£13.50 per hour

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Essential:
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Car and appropriate insurance
• Previous experience of working with children with Autism & Epilepsy
• Confidentiality
• Good at building relationships
• Good communicator
• Ability to support people with behaviours which challenge.

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.