CDP2661 Personal Assistant(S) to Child

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Cardiff; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 25.000; Part-time

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Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Cardiff is seeking two Personal Assistants to support a 10-year-old boy with autism at home in Ely and in the community. The role covers after-school hours, with 3 hours in term time and 6 hours in school holidays, typically Monday to Friday 16.30–19.30, at £15.55 per hour.

Support includes helping with daily activities, community access, and safe transport while the child uses a wheelchair and enjoys crafts, gaming and park trips.

Competenze

• Experience supporting children with autism is beneficial.
• Ability to be patient, reliable and punctual.

Mansioni

• Support the child at home and when in the community.
• Ensure safety and assist with everyday tasks.
• Assist with crafting, shopping for activities, and park visits.
• Join the child on outings using their tricycle and assist with mobility.

Descrizione del lavoro

Personal Assistant's required to Child in Ely area of Cardiff.

Support is needed in the home and out in the community.

3 hours per week term time and 6 hours a week in school holidays at 2:1 ratio.

To be worked flexibly between Mondays and Fridays 16.30 to 19.30pm.

£15.55 per hour.

Job closes 10.12.26

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

am a 10 year old boy with Autism living in the Ely area who would like to employ two PAs to support me, both in my home and out in the community.

I am a wheelchair user and I really enjoy all aspect of washing machines, including making ones out of cardboard. I also enjoy crafting as well as gaming and going to my local park to use my trike.

PURPOSE OF JOB

Supporting me within my home and to access activities within the community.

PLACE OF WORK

At my home and in the community

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours a week term time and 6 hours a week in school holidays. In the summer months a 2:1 maybe necessary to access some activities. To be worked flexibly between Mondays and Fridays 16.30 to 19.30pm.

RATE OF PAY

£15.55 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

Keeping me safe by supporting me in my home as well as enabling me to access activities in the local community.Visiting shops to view washing machinesSupporting me with my crafting projects.Use their own bicycle to join me when I go to the park to keep up with my trike or to jog alongside me.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

To be mindful of my conditionsTo be patient and reliableTo be dependable and punctualTo adhere to confidentiality

ABOUT THE JOB

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority). The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK before you start work. 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 four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.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.