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Benefits: Employers Pension Scheme URGENT SUMMER HOLIDAY COVER REQUIRED - Package Set Up & Ready To Go. 4hr p/week during the 6-week summer holidays, with potential hours available continuously thereafter. Posted on behalf of a family Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) – 1:1 Support for a 13-Year-Old Boy with Global Developmental Delay Location: Carlisle, CA1 Job Type: Part-time (Direct Payment role) Hours: 4 hours per week (flexible on days) Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour URGENT COVER REQUIRED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS About the Role: A family in Carlisle is looking for a friendly and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to provide 1:1 support for their sociable 13-year-old son, who has global developmental delay and continence needs. He is verbal, but his communication skills are delayed, and he needs extra support to help him develop independence, confidence, and life skills. Due to his older brother’s higher level of needs, he can sometimes miss out on the focused attention and opportunities he enjoys. This new PA role will give him the dedicated time and support he needs to have fun, gain confidence, and build social skills. He loves getting out and about, and the PA will support him to take part in community-based activities such as visits to the park, swimming, shopping, and other local outings. Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1:1 support during community activities, ensuring he is safe, included, and enjoying himself. • Support him to access fun and meaningful activities such as going to the park, swimming, and shopping. • Encourage communication, social interaction, and independence in a relaxed and supportive way. • Provide personal care, including continence support, as needed. • Always maintain close supervision due to his limited safety awareness. • Adapt activities to suit his interests, needs, and energy levels. Requirements: • Enhanced DBS check (funded by the employer) • Full driving licence (preferred) FAQs How do I apply? Click APPLY NOW and complete the form, or email your CV that details your relevant skills, knowledge and experience applicable to this post: [email protected] using the reference ILC-C-194 Who will be my employer? You will be employed by the customer who we are advertising on behalf of. When can I expect to hear back about my application? If your application meets the relevant criteria, we will forward your CV onto our customer who will review your application and contact you direct should they wish to discuss/proceed with your application at this stage.