MPM1654b Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A support services agency is looking for a part-time support worker to assist a 10-year-old boy with ADHD and Autism. The role involves ensuring safety, managing challenging behavior, and supporting social skills development during scheduled hours. Applicants should be reliable, mature, and possess a vehicle with business insurance. Experience with children with special needs is highly desirable. Compensation is £14.00 per hour with additional mileage allowance.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD is highly desirable.
• Must have a vehicle with business insurance.
• Mature in life and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety at all times.
• Manage challenging behavior.
• Help develop social skills.
• Plan trips out in advance.

Skills

Reliability

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Experience with children with Autism and ADHD

Flexibility

Job description

please quote MPM1654b on application

I am a 10 year old boy living in the Rhondda with a diagnosis of ADHD and Autism. He is very energetic, likeable and charming boy with a witty sense of humour. Sometimes behaviour is challenging especially when daily routine changes. I am very specific on time; you will need to be punctual. It takes me some time to build trust with someone i enjoy swimming going to the park, the beach and to play centres. The PA would also have to enjoy being outdoors and also be willing to travel outside of the local area.

Hours

5pm-7pm Every Monday

5pm-7pm Every Thursday

Another evening, we can be flexible with 4 hours

Total Hours

10 hours per week

Place of Work

Both home and in the community as required.

Rate of Pay

£14.00 per hour

40p mileage allowance

Tasks Involved

• To ensure my safety at all times
• Consistently manage challenging behaviour in children
• Be able to apply a calm consistent approach in difficult situations
• Helping my son develop social skills around people and in places outside of the home
• Supporting me to manage my emotions safely with appropriate behaviour management techniques
• Planning in advance any trips out so I am prepared
• Supporting my family for me to attend appointments
• Providing support at home for my family to have respite

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.