Salary: £12.71 per hour
Contract Type: Part-time
Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks or equivalent
Benefits: Employers Pension Scheme
A family in Maryport is seeking a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support their 5-year-old son, who has autism and a severe learning disability.

Advertised on behalf of a family:

A family in Maryport is seeking a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support their 5-year-old son, who has autism and a severe learning disability. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and can provide compassionate, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Providing personal care
    • Assisting with mealtimes
    • Offering emotional and behavioural support
    • Supporting communication needs, including non-verbal communication methods
    • Accompanying and supporting the child during activities such as:
      • Visits to local parks
      • Swimming sessions
      • Trampolining activities

Working Hours

    • Summer holidays
    • 4 hours per week (weekdays only)

Location

  • Maryport

Requirements

    • Enhanced DBS check (funded by the employer)
    • Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is preferred

Salary

  • £12.71 per hour
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