CDP2730 2:1 Personal Assistant to an adult

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Cardiff is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a 19-year-old autistic young man at home and in the community. The role involves practical help to enable social activities and physical exercise, under guidance from his family and professionals.

The successful candidate will drive, accompany him to activities, and assist with getting ready, personal care, and simple dressing tasks.

Qualifications

• Greek language and culture knowledge helpful.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals.
• Calm, patient and flexible demeanor.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Drive client to planned places.
• Support outings on foot and during activities.
• Assist with getting ready for activities.
• Help with dressing and personal care as needed.

Skills

Greek speaker

Autism support

Calm and patient

Driving license

Job description

CDP2730 2:1 Personal Assistant to an adult

I am a 19-year-old autistic young man living in the Cathays area of Cardiff with my parents. My first language is Greek and second language is English.

I enjoy going out and sticking to a routine, but I do have difficulty understanding rules and boundaries, I appreciate routine. I can be sociable with people who I am familiar with and get to know but not with strangers due to limitations caused by Autism. I enjoy travelling by car to different shops, I like watching videos on YouTube and listening to music. I have trouble with being told ‘no’, people using an abrupt tone of voice and shouting. I also hate being surprised by unexpected touch and sudden movements.

I need to be informed beforehand or may react in an unpredictable way.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support me to start enjoying more physical activities outside the house and to enhance my social connections/skills, health/hygiene and mood overall. To provide respite to my parents who are my main support.

PLACE OF WORK

In my home and out in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

14 hours available each week double handed.

Monday 10am to 3pm

Wednesday 10am to 3pm

Saturday 11am to 3pm

RATE OF PAY

TASKS INVOLVED

To drive me to planned places of choice.

To support with outings on foot, to observe and if possible, participate in activities such as walking, bicycling and swimming.

Assist me to get ready for an activity.

Some assistance may be required with dressing and personal care.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Ideally one of the Pas should be able to speak Greek.

Some experience and knowledge of supporting a person with autism.

Willingness to learn and undergo training if required.

Someone who has physical strength due to the role demanding the ability to stand and walk distances of 1-3 miles.

Someone who is calm and patient with a confident demeanour and positive attitude.

The personal assistant(s) are expected to develop a good working connection/ relationship with me, support my confidence being outside home, as well as play a very important role in having a fuller, more social and physically active/healthy every-day routine in my life.

Car driver and owner essential.

ABOUT THE JOB

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. Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant’s own home.

Thank you.

Ideally one of the Pas should be able to speak Greek.Some experience and knowledge of supporting a person with autism.Willingness to learn and undergo training if required.Someone who has physical strength due to the role demanding the ability to stand and walk distances of 1-3 miles.Someone who is calm and patient with a confident demeanour and positive attitude.The personal assistant(s) are expected to develop a good working connection/ relationship with me, support my confidence being outside home, as well as play a very important role in having a fuller, more social and physically active/healthy every-day routine in my life.Car driver and owner essential.Ideally one of the Pas should be able to speak Greek.Some experience and knowledge of supporting a person with autism.Willingness to learn and undergo training if required.Someone who has physical strength due to the role demanding the ability to stand and walk distances of 1-3 miles.Someone who is calm and patient with a confident demeanour and positive attitude.The personal assistant(s) are expected to develop a good working connection/ relationship with me, support my confidence being outside home, as well as play a very important role in having a fuller, more social and physically active/healthy every-day routine in my life.Car driver and owner essential.