CDP2625 Personal Assistant to Child

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

Job summary

A support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Personal Assistant for an 8-year-old girl with autism in Cardiff. This role includes supporting her with personal care and ensuring her safety during community activities. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, responsible, and have experience with non-verbal individuals. The position is part-time, with 4 hours during term time and 7 hours during holidays, compensated at £14.80 per hour.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

DBS check at no expense

Qualifications

• Experience caring for someone who is non-verbal.
• Must have a valid National Insurance number.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Support in fun and stimulating activities.
• Assist with personal care such as dressing and toileting.
• Promote independence and social interaction.
• Ensure safety during activities.
• Foster positive communication.

Skills

Friendly and kind

Able to follow instructions

Reliable and trustworthy

Patient and empathetic

Ability to work on own initiative

Understanding of autism

Experience with non-verbal individuals

Car owner and driver

Flexible

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am an autistic 8 year old girl living in the Grangetown area of Cardiff. I am non‑verbal, therefore, I find it difficult to communicate my needs but I use visuals to communicate. I wear ear defenders because I can’t tolerate loud noises and struggle in busy environments. I love outdoor play such as going to the park, riding a tricycle bike, soft play and swimming. I have no sense of danger so I need a personal assistant to keep me safe. I also need prompting with personal care tasks.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking for a personal assistant to support me at home and keep me safe whenever out in the community.

PLACE OF WORK

In my home and out in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

4 hours during term time and 7 hours during school holidays.

RATE OF PAY

£14.80 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Support me in fun and stimulating activities.
• Support me with personal care such as dressing, toileting, washing my hands etc.
• Promote my independence and social interaction.
• Foster positive communication with me.
• Ensure my safety during activities and out in the community.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone friendly and kind.
• Someone who can follow instructions.
• Someone who is reliable and trustworthy.
• Someone who is patient and empathetic.
• Someone who can work on their own initiative.
• Someone who has an understanding of autism and experience of caring for someone who is non‑verbal.
• Car owner and driver essential.
• Someone who is flexible.

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