Job Description

CHILDRENS PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Reference Number: VAC/1125/06245

Closing Date:23/11/2025

Summary

Are you a caring, dependable person who enjoys making a difference in a young person's life?

This rewarding role involves providing companionship, personal care, and gentle support after school in a loving home environment. If you're kind, patient, and ready to build a meaningful connection, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role

I am looking for a confident, reliable, and caring individual to provide after-school support for my 14-year-old son.

He is a very happy, relaxed, and sociable young man who loves being around people. Although he is non-verbal, he communicates beautifully through facial expressions and sounds. He uses a wheelchair and has complex needs, so the right person will be patient, attentive, and enjoy spending time with young people with additional needs.

My son enjoys having stories read to him (especially Disney on his Toniebox!), going for walks, visiting the zoo, watching or listening to musicals, and--like any teenager--getting some good rest! He loves being at home with his family and our family dog, so an animal lover is a must.

About the role

The role will involve:

Meeting our son at home when he is dropped off after school

Helping him to change into comfortable clothes

Providing care and companionship until family members return home

Supporting with personal care, including dressing and pad changes

Using a hoist for transfers (training can be provided if needed)

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

The kind of person I am looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

Kind, reliable, and has a good sense of humour

Confident in supporting young people with disabilities (or willing to learn)

Comfortable with personal care tasks and using a hoist

Happy to engage and build a positive relationship with our son

Experience in care or support work would be an advantage, but full training can be provided for the right person.

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

Necessary Training

PA Induction certificate which will form part of the induction into the role Moving and positioning qualification

Hourly Rate

12.35 per hour

Location

Ewloe - Flintshire

Additional information

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 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: 2 per week

Work Location: In person