MPM2275 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local care service in Wales seeks a caring individual to provide support for a 5-year-old with complex health needs. The role involves personal care, assisting with school preparation, and engaging in community activities. Candidates should be bubbly and chatty; experience is beneficial but not required, as full training will be provided. Flexibility in hours is essential, with pay at £14.75 per hour.

Benefits

Full training provided

Holiday pay included

Qualifications

• Full training will be given.
• Must support alongside the child's mother.
• Satisfactory references and DBS Disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care as required.
• Assist with school morning preparations.
• Engage in activities at the local park.
• Support daily routine and community engagement.

Skills

Bubbly and chatty personality

Experience with children or care roles

Driver (desirable)

Job description

Overview

I am 5 years old living in the Aberdare area, I live with my parents and my little sister. My mum describes me as a cheeky character who likes attention. I have a smile that lights up the room, I like to explore my surrounding areas with bum shuffles, and I am non-verbal but have my own way of expressing my needs. I have complex health needs and support for my care will be required alongside my mum.

My health needs significantly impact my daily life. I have been diagnosed with ventriculomegaly, developmental delay and epilepsy. Full training will be needed in manual handling, epilepsy awareness and medical training around feeding requirements. I am fully reliant on a feeding tube so time management will be in place with this.

Rates of pay

£14.75 per hour

Hours of work

14 hours a week. Weekday mornings to help with school preparation. I will need someone who is flexible so if I am unwell the schedule could change. Social hours to assess the community.

Responsibilities

• Personal care will be required
• Support for mum with school mornings
• Going to the local park
• Help to get ready to start the day
• Support out in the local community

Requirements / Qualifications

• Someone who is bubbly and chatty
• An experienced person would be an advantage but full training will be given
• A driver is desirable but not essential
• Someone who is able to support alongside mum
• 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 four-weekly / 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