CDP2559 Female 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 seeks a Personal Assistant to help a young boy with autism. The role involves ensuring safety, facilitating community access, and engaging him in enjoyable activities. Ideal candidates should be friendly, patient, trustworthy, and have a good understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder. A female PA is preferred due to personal care tasks, and a car driver is essential. The position offers £14.90 per hour for 6 hours weekly, with a National Insurance number required.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals with Autism in community settings.
• Must be a car driver and owner.
• Female candidate preferred for personal care aspects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety at home and in the community.
• Engage in activities that stimulate and support personal growth.

Skills

Friendly

Patient

Trustworthy

Understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Job description

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
My son is 8 years old and has a diagnosis of Autism and is non‑verbal. He lives at home with Mum (myself) along with his three siblings. His behaviours are challenging and he is missing out on interaction within the community as he tends to run off or have a breakdown if a place is overcrowded or he feels he is not being understood, he can also become over stimulated. He also has no awareness of danger. He enjoys going to the park at quieter times and also enjoys going for walks and swimming.

Purpose of Job

To keep me safe in my home and out in the community and to keep me stimulated.

Place of Work

In my home and out in the community.

Hours of Work

6 hours per week. 2 hours on a Saturday 11am to 1pm. Remaining days and times to be discussed at interview.

Rate of Pay

£14.90 per hour.

Tasks Involved

• Support me to access the community.
• To support me to do activities that I still enjoy and engage with me and to ensure I am safe.

Type of Person Required

• Someone who is friendly and patient.
• Someone who is trustworthy.
• Someone who has an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• A female PA is required due to some possible aspects of Personal Care.
• A Car driver and owner is essential.

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 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.