CDP1171 Personal Assistant to an Adult

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Personal Assistant to support a young man with disabilities in accessing various community activities. The role involves flexible hours, driving, and assisting with mobility equipment. Candidates must be patient, reliable, and have an affinity for similar interests. This part-time position offers £14.25 per hour with paid holiday.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to drive and transport the client if needed.
• Potential for understanding Makaton and BSL.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in accessing community activities.
• Drive the client's vehicle to activities.
• Assist with folding and lifting the wheelchair.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 23 year old young man living in the Llanrumney area of Cardiff. I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair due to my lack of mobility. I also have a cochlear implant and a hearing aid, as my speech is minimal I use Makaton and BSL. I am looking to employ a Personal Care assistant to enable me to access the community to attend different activities that I enjoy; these are the cinema, Lego, crafting and completing jigsaws.

Purpose of job

To keep me safe and calm. Assist and support me in the community to access activities that I enjoy.

Place of work

In my community.

Hours of work

6 hours a week to be worked flexibly in either one block of 6 hours or two sessions of 3 hours potentially on Wednesday and Thursday.

Rate of pay

£14.25 per hour.

Tasks involved

• Support me to access the community and the activities I enjoy
• Driving my vehicle to and from activities.
• Fold my wheelchair and lift into my vehicle

Type of person required

• Someone who is patient and kind.
• Someone who is dependable and reliable.
• Someone who may have similar interests as myself.

About the job

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

Thank you.