MPM1654a Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A personal support service in Wales seeks a Casual Personal Assistant to provide companionship and support on weekends. The role involves assisting with community outings and promoting independence. Ideal candidates are reliable, mature, and preferably have experience working with children with Autism and ADHD. The position pays £14.00 per hour with a mileage allowance.

Qualifications

• Able to provide support for community activities.
• Capable of flexible working hours, including weekends.
• Own vehicle with business insurance mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship while out in the community.
• Encourage independence during outings.
• Assist with public transportation usage.

Skills

Reliable

Experience with children with Autism and ADHD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Casual Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a lady in my 40s living in the Rhondda.

I currently require a weekend PA to provide support and companionship while out in the community and to help me gradually regain my independence while outdoors.

The role will also require the PA to travel outside of the local area to places that are of interest to me that will help with my current studies.

I also enjoy shopping trips, going for a coffee, the occasional trip to the cinema and going to classes that will widen my knowledge as I enjoy learning.

The support would also require the PA to engage in a graded exposure plan that will enable me to eventually become completely independent outdoors.

The plan will require the PA to assist me with using public transportation on times.

I would therefore require a PA that will be supportive of me regaining my independence while also being understanding of the fluctuating nature of my condition.

The role will also include providing cover for my other PAs annual leave and sickness which would be on a weekday.

There may also be a rare occasion where an overnight or evening would be required however this would only be a handful of times per year.

PLACE OF WORK

Both home and in the community as required.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The role is to provide support to me, I occasionally need support to take part in activities with my son, depending what is required on the day.

Encourage me to get out by myself and potentially meet me in places, be supportive but not too pushy (i will discuss this further at interview)

HOURS OF WORK

Weekend only

Every other Sunday with a view to it be becoming every Sunday from January

Possibly occasionally on a Saturday I can be a little flexible

RATE OF PAY

£14.00 per hour (weekend only) 40p mileage allowance

TASKS INVOLVED

• Be supportive of my condition
• Have a positive, encouraging and active approach in promoting my independence
• To actively and consistently engage in a graded exposure programme

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Reliable
• Mature in life
• Able to provide some flexibility
• Someone able to work with either me or my son, depending on requirements
• Will have own vehicle with business insurance as this will be mandatory for the role
• Ability to work as part of a wider team of PAs
• Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD is highly desirable for this post, however personal experience would be considered dependent upon knowledge.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment.

The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number.

Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.

Thank you.

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