MPM1916 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local independent living support organization in Pontyclun is seeking a caring and responsible individual to support a young boy with ASD. The role involves taking him to local activities and ensuring his safety. Applicants should have experience with children with additional needs, be punctual, and trustworthy. The position offers £13.25 per hour with 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata).

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Mileage allowance of 40p

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with young children with additional needs would be an advantage.
• Must be punctual and communicate if running late.
• Must respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Must be responsible and trustworthy.
• Must be friendly, caring, and patient.

Responsibilities

• Take child to local parks and leisure centres.
• Ensure child's safety and manage safety harness.
• Help cross roads safely.
• Keep child occupied for family time.
• Assist with personal care when necessary.
• Join on family outings occasionally.

Skills

Experience with young children with additional needs

Punctuality

Respect for privacy

Trustworthiness

Friendliness and caring nature

Patience and understanding

Job description

Please quote job reference PM1916 on application. Apply now

JOB DESCRIPTION

A LITTLE 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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