Children's Personal Assistant

Job  – 01/Girvan/MT

Job Advert − Personal Assistant

Location – Girvan

Pay Rate £12.60 per hour plus 5.6 weeks AL Pro Rata

Hours:

3 hours per week term time (Friday 3pm‑6pm) Additional 3 hours per week non term time.

To support a young girl of primary school age who is neurodiverse. The young girl requires help accessing the local community. She enjoys the outdoors, playing football, the park and swimming. Other interests include activities and eating out. She is still in nappies, so you would be required to change nappies when required.

Work alongside the family to support the young girl in her daily life and community activities. Assist with community access, outdoor play, and leisure activities such as football and swimming. Provide personal care support, including changing nappies as needed. Work flexibly to meet the girl's needs during term time and non‑term time.

• An interest in people and a commitment to helping others
• The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families.
• A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties a person may face
• Good listening skills
• An empathetic approach to people
• The ability to gain the trust of people and their families and to build good relationships.
• Good problem‑solving abilities
• An organised, efficient and flexible approach to the job
• Patience and emotional resilience
• A non‑judgmental attitude regardless of the person’s needs or situation
• A respect for client confidentiality

Successful applicants must supply two up‑to‑date reference contacts, one of which must be from a present or previous employer, and must undergo a new or updated PVG disclosure scheme prior to appointment (disclosure to be reimbursed by the employer).

There is a 6‑month probationary period for the post.

If interested please email your up‑to‑date CV to recruitment or call 01294 475694 and quote /Girvan/MT.

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