MPM2138 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Porth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a boy with autism and ADHD in Rhondda. The role focuses on safety, encouraging independence, and participating in activities such as swimming, parks, cinema and nature walks.

Hours total about 13 per week during term-time with some additional half-term adjustments. Pay is £14.50 per hour plus 0.40p per mile; a full driving licence and own car are required.

Qualifications

• Reliable and trustworthy candidate
• Flexible with hours and travel
• Patient and calm demeanor
• Experience with neurodiversity preferred
• Must have full driving licence and own car
• Able to support independence and safety

Responsibilities

• Ensuring my safety at all times
• Swimming, cinema trips, walks in nature
• Providing constant supervision while encouraging independence
• Helping develop social skills with others
• Supporting me to manage emotions safely with appropriate strategies
• Planning in advance any trips so I am prepared
• Supporting my family for appointments
• Providing home respite support

Skills

Trustworthy

Flexibility

Patience

Neurodiversity experience

Driving licence

Own car

Independence support

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 10 year old boy who lives in the Rhondda. I have a confirmed diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. I am really bright and charming boy. I can however on times display younger behaviours than my age implies and also some challenging behaviour.

I require a PA that will understand my condition and for encouragement and support to take part in physical activities outside of my home who will alongside keeping me safe at all times encourage my independence.

I enjoy swimming and I am currently having lessons to enable me to learn valuable life skills. I would like a PA who would actively encourage me to pursue some new, regular activities that will be beneficial for my physical health, but which will also help me gain those much needed social skills.

In addition to swimming like going to the park, the beach, the odd trip to the cinema and being out in nature on walks as this helps me feel calm and allows me to burn off some energy. My PA must also be able to travel outside of the local area so that I can access the beach and explore new places. My PA will need to ensure I am supervised at all times and will need to be patient and calm with their approach whilst I am in their care as it will take a little time for me to get used to a new person and build a relationship.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The role is to work as my PA. My mum will accompany us on trips out.

HOURS OF WORK

5 hours a week term time

• Tuesdays 2.0 hrs -(5.30pm - 7.30pm)
• Thursdays 3.0 hrs - (5.30pm - 8.30pm)

13 hours a week every half term

• Monday 5 hrs (10.00 am- 3.00pm)
• Thursday 3 hrs ( 5.30pm -8.30 pm)
• Friday 5 hrs (10.00am - 3.00pm)

Some flexibility however will be needed during half terms

RATE OF PAY

£14.50 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Ensuring my safety at all times
• Swimming, cinema trips, walks in nature
• Providing me with constant supervision while also encouraging my independence
• Helping me develop my 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

• Must be trustworthy and reliable
• To have a full regular commitment to the role of PA, (this role is not suitable for those who require short term employment or a stop gap to a full-time position elsewhere)
• To have a degree of flexibility
• To have ability to work outside of school hours
• To possess a proactive approach to helping me achieve my goals and plan journeys out
• Demonstrate a patient and calm manner at all times whilst in the role
• Able to put my safety first.
• Have experience with neurodiversity either professionally or personally
• Have a full driving licence, your own vehicle and business Insurance

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.