Job Description

Reference Number

VAC/1025/06236

Closing Date

26/10/2025

Summary

I am looking for a confident and reliable individual to provide support for my son.

About the role

My son is 14 years old and he is a very happy and generally chilled out young man.

He has complex needs and uses a wheelchair. Although he is non-verbal, he expresses himself with facial expressions and noises. He is sociable and enjoys the company of people - he loves meeting new people and being talked to.

He enjoys having stories read to him - he enjoys using his Toniebox especially for Disney stories!

He likes going for walks, going to the zoo, watching / listening to musicals, and like any teenager he loves to sleep. He loves being at home and spending time with his mum, dad, brother and sister. We also have a dog so the ideal person needs to be an animal lover.

I am looking for someone to support my son for initially two days a week for when he comes home from school.

The role will involve meeting my son at our house ready for when he is dropped off after school, helping him to change into his comfies and supporting him until we are home. There will be some personal care required including supporting my son with dressing and changing his pads. He also uses a hoist for transfers.

The kind of person I am looking for

? You must have experience of working with a child with complex needs

? I am looking for someone who has a friendly disposition, a caring and calm nature and is reliable.

? The ideal person will have a calm, patient and gentle approach

? You must be able to support someone with a person centered approach with my child at the center of the support.

? My son is non-verbal, so you must have excellent communication skills, and be able to actively involve my son.

? A lot of the support will take place in the family home so you must be confident with this and respectful.

? A current DBS needs to be in place, alternatively one can be provided.

What you can expect from me

? The opportunity to work in a welcoming and warm home environment

? Access to training and learning opportunities.

? 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

? Good rate of pay.

? Access to a PA Support Programme and gives entitlement to the Blue Light card scheme

Days and Times required

Thursday and Fridays 4pm - 6pm

Flexibility will be required especially during the school holiday

Necessary Training

PA Induction certificate which will form part of the induction into the role
Hourly Rate

12.35 per hour

Location

Ewloe - Flintshire

If not already in place you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment.

Please be aware that Flintshire Council is not the Employer.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.

If you have any further queries in regards to the role please contact us on 01352 701100 or on dp.support@flintshire.gov.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.35 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Work Location: In person