Job Description

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support my 12 year old son.

My son is non-speaking and has Global Development Delay and medically controlled Epilepsy.

My son is lovely, funny and affectionate

who can be fairly challenging at times.

The right person will be enthusiastic and engage fully with my son.

Be willing to suggest activities indoor

and outdoor alongside my son's established favourites places to visit.

Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is essential, as are the following qualities: energetic, fun-loving, pro-active, patient, positive and extremely empathetic.

My son is tall and strong so the right person will need to be physically fit and be able to adapt plans if necessary, responding to my son's cues and needs.

The right person must be very confident in water

constant supervision is crucial, an important part of your role is to keep my son safe.

Rate of Pay: 16.50 per hour 8 hours per week

with overtime available and lots of extra hours during school holidays.

Saturday: 5 hours (flex about start time but ideally 10 am)

Wednesday: 3 hours paid to take my son swimming at the local swimming pool.

Start date would be ASAP.

Full driving license and own car is essential (expenses will be paid)

PVG Scheme Membership or Scheme Update

Will be required by the successful applicant.

Please note the candidates will be expected to cover the cost for this.

For more details please contact:

infoed@takectrl.org.uk or call 0141 776 2219

Quoting reference - DC/YB.02.25

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person