Salary: £12.21 per hour
Work Hours: 3 hours per week on a Tuesday
Contract Type: Part-time
Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks or equivalent / rolled up holiday pay
Benefits: Employers Pension Scheme, Flexible shift pattern
Support required for an 11-year-old girl from Carlisle who has a diagnosis of Autism and SLD. The role will require availability on Tuesday evenings so she can attend after school activities such as horse riding and swimming.

Advertised on behalf of a family:

We are currently recruiting for a Personal Assistant/ Support worker to support a 11-year-old girl from Carlisle who has a diagnosis of Autism and SLD.

The girl is verbal and able, but requires encouragement and prompting with daily tasks, such as personal care needs.

The role will involve supporting the girl in her home environment and out in the local community in addition to a variety of keen interests and activities including (but not limited to):

  • Swimming
  • Exploring the outdoors
  • Dancing
  • Horse riding

The ideal candidate for the role will have patience and the ability to deal with any challenging situations in a calm and respectful manner and be able to build a relationship and trust with the girl.

Experience working with and understanding children living with disabilities is essential for this role.

Candidates must also hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle with adequate business insurance. The support will be required on a Tuesday evening, for 3 hours. Applicants must be able to commit to working this day.

The Employer will contact applicants directly to discuss application and arrange interviews for suitable candidates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 3 per week


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