CDP2550 Personal Assistant to Child

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Cardiff is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old boy with autism. The role involves helping him engage in social activities both at home and in the community. Successful candidates must be friendly, caring, and experienced in working with children, with access to a car. Pay is £14.70 per hour, and flexible working hours are available.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Travel mileage negotiable

Qualifications

• A driver with access to a car is essential.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the child in safely accessing community activities.
• Interact in a friendly and engaging way.
• Prompt and support the child in using the toilet safely.

Skills

Friendly and caring

Trustworthy and patient

Experience with children

Communicative and fun

Understanding of autism

Job description

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF: I am a 15-year-old boy living in the St. Fagans area of Cardiff. I have autism and can communicate in a limited way, but I am a very happy, friendly, and sociable person. I rarely exhibit challenging behaviours and am generally very compliant. However, I have limited awareness of danger, so I need a Personal Assistant to help keep me safe. I enjoy visiting parks, cafés, going swimming, attending the gym, and spending time at soft play centres and outdoors. I also love animals – although I am scared of dogs.

Purpose of Job

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me both at home and out in the community. The role involves helping me enjoy social and recreational activities, meet new people, and stay safe. At times, support may also be needed at home with activities such as gardening or playing games. I’m looking for someone who can be a companion – someone to chat with, interact with, and help me feel more confident integrating into the community.

Place of Work

• In my home
• Out and about in the community

Hours of Work

• 3 hours on Saturdays during term time
• Occasional weekday support during school holidays
• Flexible working times by mutual agreement

Rate of Pay

£14.70 per hour. Travel mileage for community outings is negotiable.

Tasks Involved

• Support me in safely accessing community activities
• Talk and interact with me in a friendly and engaging way
• Keep me occupied, engaged through fun and meaningful activities
• Prompt and support me in using the toilet safely (Note: I do not require personal hygiene care)

Type of Person Required

• Friendly, caring, trustworthy, and patient
• A driver with access to a car (essential)
• Experienced in working with children (desirable)
• Reliable and punctual
• Someone who is chatty and fun to be around
• Understanding and supportive of autism

About the Job

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check 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.