MPM1916 Personal Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Pontyclun seeks a caregiver for a 10-year-old boy with ASD. Candidates will need to ensure safety during community activities and help keep the child engaged, providing respite for the family. Punctuality, a caring attitude, and experience with children with additional needs are important. The role pays £13.25 per hour with a mileage allowance and involves 8-12 hours of work weekly, depending on school timings.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with young children with additional needs is advantageous.
• Must be punctual and inform if running late.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality in the client’s home.

Responsibilities

• Take the child to local parks and leisure activities.
• Ensure the child's safety at all times.
• Assist in crossing roads safely.
• Engage the child to allow the parent some quality time.

Skills

Experience with young children with additional needs

Punctuality

Respect for privacy and confidentiality

Responsibility and trustworthiness

Friendly and caring demeanor

Patience and understanding

Driver with business class insurance

Job description

Overview

Please quote job reference PM1916 on application. Apply now.

About myself

I am a 10 year old boy living in Llanharan with my mum and older brother. I have a diagnosis of ASD, which means that I have no sense of danger and am always full of energy. When out, I always wear a child-safety harness to prevent me darting into traffic. As a result family outings can be difficult to manage for my mum. I love being outdoors, particularly places like the park where I can run free. I also like walking, climbing, playing in/with water, swimming, trucks and trains.

Purpose of job

Take me out to enjoy local activities and ensuring my safety at all times.

Place of work

Mainly out and about in the community.

Hours of work

8 hours a week (term time); 12 hours a week (school holidays)

Rate of pay

£13.25 per hour
40p mileage allowance

Tasks involved

• Taking me to local parks, play centres or leisure centres
• Watching me closely to ensure I am safe at all times, make sure I wear my safety harness every time we go out
• Helping me to cross roads safely
• Helping to keep me occupied so that my mum can spend quality time with my brother also
• There is a small amount of personal care involved as I am still learning to use the toilet
• On occasion you will join on family outings

Type of person required

• Experience of dealing with young children with additional needs would be an advantage
• Punctual – Turn up on time and must be sure to let us know in advance if running late for any reason
• Respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Friendly and caring
• Patient and understanding how my disability affects me
• Driver with business class insurance

About the job

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Thank you.

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