Personal Care Assistant

Job purpose:

• I am looking for a PA to support my 9 year old son who has autism and attends a specialist school. He is non verbal but is also starting to say a few words. He thoroughly enjoys being outdoors, soft play,swimming. 
• Weekend work during term time as my son has a routine during the week for school .

Work Duties will include:
• Identify local social activities 
• Motivating and encouraging my son to take part and try new things
• Helping them to develop social skills

Other requirements
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with both myself and maintaining confidentiality.
• Always ensuring the safety of the child

Requirements for applicant 
• Imagination in relation to activities to undertake
• Good sense of humour
• Flexible, reliable and honest
• Physically fit, agile and energetic
• Experience with children with Autism essential
• Full driving license with business insurance within your policy (not essential as my son has a bus pass with a carer added on it)
• DBS Check will be completed by the employer free of charge

Location – Ashford, Kent

• Number of hours available are flexible. There are 4 hours per week during the Term Time / 8 hrs per week during the Non Term Time available
• £12.21 per hour + Holiday Pay

Vacancy closing date: 30-Apr-2026