Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to join our team in providing exceptional care and support to a 4 year old autistic child in his home setting. The role involves assisting mummy with daily activities and ensuring the child's needs and responsibilities

Responsibilities

- Communicate effectively with the child. This includes story telling, assisting in brick and art work playing etc

- Assist child with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, nappy changing and occasionally feeding (but very rare as child does eat himself) , taking for daily walks and fresh air with mummy's supervision.

- Support child in care plans and encourage independence

- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents

- Help child with cognitive and routine keeping

- Maintain a clean and organised living environment for child

Skills

- Proficient in English to communicate with child although child does not speak much, speach therapy can help.

- Experience in home care or similar setting is desirable

- Knowledge of care home procedures and working with children

- Ability to follow care plans accurately

- Valid driving licence is advantageous for transportation needs or use of public transport if required.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-14.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 19 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred) Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 28/04/2025