DPPA/JT/204940 - Personal Assistant

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service; Lampeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Lampeter is looking for a Personal Assistant for an 11-year-old with ADHD and Autism. The role requires patience and understanding, helping to support the child's activities and social interactions. This position is predominantly during weekends with flexible hours in school holidays, offering £13.50 per hour. Suitable candidates should have knowledge in relevant areas to assist with building confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge related to ADHD and Autism.
• Proactive and flexible attitude towards work hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engaging in hobbies and social activities.
• Support child’s development of confidence and independence.
• Help establish new friendships.

Skills

Experience with ADHD

Patience

Good communication

Job description

Overview

Job title: Personal Assistant
Location: Lampeter
Hours of work: Weekends only in term time but negotiable hours in school holidays. 6 hours term time 12 hours school holidays.
Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour with expenses while on duty.

Introduction

I am a 11-year-old who needs some help please. I have ADHD and a working diagnosis of Autism – the applicant would therefore need to have knowledge or experience in these areas. I am well behaved, and my peers say I am nice and friendly.
This role is for weekends as I am too tired after school. Maybe in the school holidays we can do things as well. I would prefer a man if possible.

Responsibilities

• Be interested in activities such as biking, going on scooter, basketball, swimming, going to the skate park, cooking and computer games.
• Build on self-esteem, confidence, and independence; help with using/accessing public transport and trying new activities and interests.
• Help establish new friendships.
• Have patience and understanding to support the child with tasks, explaining reasons rather than demanding compliance.
• Assist in engaging in hobbies, sport, adventures, visiting cafes and social events.
• Support development of confidence and independence.
• Driving is desirable but not essential; a full driving license is preferred with business use on your insurance to operate a vehicle during work hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests from the employer from time to time.

Person Specification

• Proactive, energetic, outgoing; good sense of humour.
• Flexible around hours and duties.
• Caring, honest, responsible, and patient.
• Reliable with good time-keeping.
• Able to use own initiative and be self-motivated.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.

Disclaimer and Conditions

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check at no cost to the applicant. If requested, two satisfactory references must be provided. There is a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months. Wages are paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance number is provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement. You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement and other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when employment commences. Mandatory training may be required and costs may be met through Direct Payments. The Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council, is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by the Direct Payment Recipient and not by Ceredigion County Council.