MPM1907 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local independent living support provider in Porth is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an individual with Asperger's and ADHD. The ideal candidate will assist with community activities, promote independence, and provide motivation. Required qualifications include experience in mentorship and a valid driver's license for travel. This part-time role offers £13.25 per hour, requiring flexibility for various working hours.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Flexible working hours

Monthly pay with holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support or mentorship.
• Ability to engage in various activities and maintain motivation.
• Flexible and able to use own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in community activities.
• Encourage independence and personal growth.
• Remind about medication and assist with personal tasks.

Skills

Motivational support

Communication

Empathy

Proactivity

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

ABOUT ME

I am a 42 year old man living with my mum in the Tonyrefail area. I’m sociable and enjoy being out and about in the community. I’m energetic and like doing a range of things, for instance I have competed in the Special Olympics in Scotland at swimming. I’m chatty and bright, in fact I did well in school when I was younger. I’m always busy with something whether its leisure, education, personal interests or work skills at the day centre. I enjoy sport using computers and gardening.

I have Asperger’s and a learning disability and I am very much capable of doing things for myself like cooking, cleaning and making decisions. I also have ADHD which affects me the most. At times I can lack motivation and need encouragement to do some tasks or activities. At times I lose focus and concentration, maybe wandering off and losing track at the task at hand. I need a personal assistant who will support me and point me in the right direction now and again and give me confidence and sound advice.

At some point I want to live in a supported living setting, but this is dependent on me maintaining life skills and my mother being assured that I will be safe.

Place of Work

Most of the support I need is focused on outside activities. Therefore, a driver with their own vehicle is essential. It may be that activities take place in various places such as the swimming pool, gymnasium, evening or day classes and hospital appointments. The social support I need will take place out in the community depending on where I am going.

Hours of Work

13 hours per week, working throughout the week and weekends and some evenings. Flexibility is essential

Rate of Pay

£13.25 per hour, with a 40p mileage allowance for travel

Tasks

• Being an overall support to me, a mentor and motivator
• Taking me to and joining in various activities depending on which class I am attending
• Day trips to places like Ogmore by Sea, walking along the beach followed by a coffee at a local café
• Reminding me to take my medication
• Although I am very capable of doing things, I still need someone to give me a little push in the right direction in order to get something done
• Helping me maintain my bedroom to an acceptable standard, sorting through odds and ends that I can sometimes accumulate, making sure my room is clean and uncluttered
• Helping me sort through my laundry, reminding me to wash it then fold it and put it away afterwards
• Rather than doing things for me, I need someone who will encourage me to do it myself
• Taking me swimming on a Thursday evening
• Helping me to learn sign language (you don’t need to know it, just help me as I learn)
• Sometimes attending sign language classes with me (again, you don’t have to learn it, just accompany me to class)
• Motivating me to be independent with my living and social skills, also supporting me to learn new skills
• Monitor my behaviour to identify if I’m putting myself at risks

Type of Person Required

• Someone who shares my interests and wants to actively engage in the tasks and activities; not just sitting back watching me do something
• Being proactive in motivating me, gently and kindly prompting me to be active and involved, especially if it appears I’m lacking motivation
• By engaging with me in activities will help ensure I get the most out of the activity, with you alongside me I will feel more comfortable and motivated to get the best result
• A cheerful, confident and out-going person
• Someone who has a sensitive approach, wanting to help me develop
• You must be assertive with me if necessary without dictating to me, showing me the right approach
• Someone who could be flexible with working hours
• A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
• Must be prepared to use your own car in return for mileage allowance
• A non-smoker is preferred
• You must be reasonably fit and enjoy swimming

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 monthly 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.