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Job purpose:

To support our Children with diagnosis of learning disability, epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and severe communication difficulties in the home or accessing social opportunities within the community to allow us as parents to have respite.

Work Duties will include:

Identify local social activities

Motivating and encouraging them to take part and try new things

Help her to access activities that meet her interests.

Supporting with encouraging independence around the toilet and reminders to wash hands.

Supporting with toileting personal care.

Managing epilepsy seizures

Other requirements

Establishing and maintaining effective communication with the child and their parents, 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 able to keep up with active children

Understanding of autism.

Full driving license with business insurance within your policy

DBS Check will be completed

Location

Number of PA roles available We are looking for 2 PA s.

£13.88 per hour

Term Time 6 hours per week

Non-Term Time - 10 hours per week

Job title: Personal Assistant

Outline of role: To provide support and assistance to my child, to enable him/her to achieve maximum personal benefit from their everyday life.

Responsible to: Linda Brooks

Tasks: Personal tasks

1. Help with personal care tasks including toileting

2. Helping with dressing and getting ready

General tasks - on a regular basis, as requested by me:

1. Help to access the community, for example, the park, beach, library etc

2. Helping to participate in games and activities with the family

3. Encouraging to play with various activities at home

4. Supervision when eating

Social activities - as and when I ask:

Assisting my daughter by providing support and assistance, both at home and in the community. Ellie is 10 years old and enjoys reading, cooking, yoga, exercise, dancing and all things Disney. She likes visiting the library, the park, particularly slides and climbing and loves the beach.

This is not a list of everything that I may ask you to do. I may ask you to do similar sorts of tasks which are not listed above. Provided that my request is reasonable, I expect you to follow my instructions.

Hours: 6 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. We would like the hours to be flexible to enable for longer periods sometimes. The hours would ideally be after school (afternoons from 2.30) and weekends.

Wages: £12.71 per hour
Criteria Essential Desirable Evidenced?

Relevant Qualifications

Makaton: Yes

Experience:

Proven experience of working

with disabled children.

Proven experience of working

with a child with challenging

behaviour: Yes

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

Good communication and

interpersonal skills.

Personal Qualities

Commitment to work with and

improve the lives of disabled

children.

Reliability: Yes

Additional Contractual

Obligations: Yes

Personal Assistant

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director and wider management team, on a part time basis 25 hours per week, within our growing children's residential care organisation.

This is a varied, hands-on role providing executive, administrative, recruitment, operational, and business support. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the service while supporting business development and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide PA and administrative support to the Managing Director and senior team.

• Manage diaries, meetings, correspondence, and documentation.

• Coordinate recruitment activities, interviews, onboarding, DBS checks, and HR administration.

• Support compliance, record keeping, and operational processes.

• Assist with financial administration, reporting, invoices, and business projects.

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Previous experience in a PA, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or senior administrative role.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

• Professional, discreet, and confident handling confidential information.

Desirable

• Experience within children's services, social care, healthcare, or another regulated environment.

• Knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, and compliance processes.

• Experience supporting financial administration.

• Understanding of Ofsted-regulated services.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing organisation.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• The chance to make a positive difference to children and young people's lives.

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment checks.

Gentleman living in Helstone, Camelford, seeks a kind and empathetic carer, from the surrounding area, to support him to access a variety of different activities in the community and at home. The gentleman has a diagnosis of epilepsy (treated with medication) and reduced mobility (has his own vehicle, exterior lift to his bungalow and powerchair but can walk a little).

He has a great sense of humour and enjoys socialising more on a one-to one basis than in a crowd.

Working schedule: Alternate weekends - Saturdays and Sundays 9-5.00pm and covering for staff holidays. appointments and sickness etc. Mileage is paid for when covering at 40p per mile.

No personal care involved. The gentleman has Employer Liability Insurance.The successful applicant will need a full Driver's Licence and will be covered by Motability Car Insurance in order to drive him to access his various interests and shopping

The first few weeks of work would entail paid work-shadowing with another member of his support team (4 in total) to learn the role.

If required, epilepsy training and certification is fully paid for via a one day face-to-face course. Other support training courses are available e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling, Health and Safety.

This is a private family, not a care agency! Please contact for further information, or clarification

Job Purpose and work duties

Job purpose:

To support my child within the home and accessing social opportunities within the community.
My child is 16 and enjoys being outdoors, Lego, trains and anything mechanical.

Work Duties will include:

• Driving them to locations for activities and days out
• Motivating and encouraging them to take part and try new things
• Helping them to develop social skills
• Supporting with parent at medical appointments
Other requirements

• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with the child and their parents, maintaining confidentiality.
• Always ensuring the safety of the child
Requirements for applicant

• Imagination in relation to activities to undertake
• To be attentive and focused while working
• Good sense of humour
• Flexible, reliable and honest
• Physically fit, agile and energetic
• Understanding of autism essential
• Be able to use initiative
• Full driving license with business insurance within your policy
• DBS Check will be completed

This role is based in Canterbury but days out will mean travelling to other locations around Kent.
£12.71/hour
Term Time 8hours
Non-Term Time - 10 hours

Please note this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant

Location: Gloucester

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience providing personal care and supporting individuals with complex needs in a care or support setting?

Are you looking to join an OFSTED Outstanding specialist school with a supportive team and excellent training opportunities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an OFSTED Outstanding Special School in Gloucester that supports children and young people aged 3 to 19 years with a wide range of additional needs. With a dedicated team of staff, governors and families, the school is committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Personal Care Assistant with an immediate start. The successful Personal Care Assistant will provide high-quality personal care and support to pupils across the school, assisting with personal care routines, mealtimes, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy sessions, whilst helping pupils access their environment, participate in activities and enjoy all aspects of school life. Full training will be provided, including support with tube feeding, medication administration and manual handling procedures.

The successful Personal Care Assistant will have:

• Previous experience within a care, support work or personal care role

• A caring, patient and respectful approach when supporting children and young people

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to support pupils with complex needs and additional requirements

• A willingness to undertake training including manual handling, medication administration and specialist care procedures

• Energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to inclusion

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Hours: 12 hours per week (flexible days and times to be agreed)
Rate of Pay : £13.45
Location: Community and home-based support within the local area
Purpose of the Role
To provide practical, personal, and administrative support to enable the employer to live independently, manage daily activities, and participate in the community. This role is funded through a Local Authority Direct Payment and must be delivered in a professional, respectful, and person-centred manner.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide support with shopping and errands
• Accompany the employer to appointments, including medical, social, and other engagements
• Provide practical support with finances, such as organising paperwork, budgeting support, and attending appointments together (no sole responsibility for financial decision-making)
• Assist with general day-to-day activities to support independence
• Provide companionship and emotional support where appropriate
• Support planning, organisation, and maintaining routines
• Drive the employer to appointments or activities when required
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the employer s privacy at all times
• Carry out duties in line with agreed support plans and instructions
Essential Requirements
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness and ability to drive as part of the role
• Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Respectful, patient, and supportive approach
Desirable (but not essential)
• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Carer
• Experience providing one-to-one or community-based support
• Understanding of person-centred care and professional boundaries
Employment Requirements
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Provision of references if required
• Compliance with Direct Payment employment conditions
Additional Information
This position is funded through a Local Authority Direct Payment. The successful applicant will be employed directly by the individual (or their representative) and not by the council.

PA needed to support a woman in her home so that she can spend more time with her young son.
Household support , shopping, deep cleaning , and gardening.

Important for the carer to establish a relationship with both the customer and her son and be able to take initiative with duties that need to be doone, as the customer does not wish to be a burden and wishes that she was able to do these things independently.

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10 hours per week at £13.45 an hour .

Hours and times to be discussed and agreed upon during the interview.

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Well-being walks
Walking the dog-must like dogs Shopping
Accessing local community services Gaming
Trips out e.g. Liverpool Museum

28 year old male is looking for a PA of a similar age to support him for 12 hours a week.
These hours would be split over 3 days to be discussed at interview.
This Gentleman requires a PA with a full driving Licence who would be comfortable driving his disability car.
No experience needed for this role .

Lewis is partially sighted and has one sided weakness due to cerebral palsy. Lewis is also on the autistic spectrum.
Lewis enjoys going to watch movies and eating out.

Lewis would benefit from someone with a cheery disposition who is encouraging and can motivate him to get out the house and become sociable again.

£13.45 an hour with 5.6 weeks of annual leave.