MPM2408 Personal Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 4,800 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Part-Time Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal 9-year-old in the community, helping with independence and safety. The role involves outdoor activities and driving to preferred places, with duties including personal care support as needed.

The position requires a patient, mature and reliable individual who can participate in activities and ensure the child’s safety at all times. A full UK driving license and use of a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Patient and friendly approach to work.
• Must be sensible, mature and reliable.
• Able to participate in activities with child.
• Must have a full UK driver’s license and be able to use a car.

Responsibilities

• Support out in the local community and accompany outdoors.
• Engage in outdoor activities with the child.
• Drive to places chosen by the child.
• Encourage independence, living and social skills.
• Ensure safety at all times.
• Assist with changing incontinence pads / personal care.

Skills

Full UK driver's license

Reliable and mature

Patient and friendly

Active and energetic

Car ownership and use of car

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I'm a 9-year-old boy living in Glyncoch with my family. I have a number of health conditions and also Global Developmental Delay and Autism. I am non-verbal and wear incontinence pads day and night.

I love everything to do with the outdoors especially open spaces where I can run, such as parks. A pushchair and harness is used when out in the community. Sometimes my legs can 'give in' and that's when I'll use the pushchair.

I love the beach and water and also my iPad and comfy blanket goes everywhere with me.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support me out in the community, encourage my independence and living skills. Also to ensure my mum knows I am safe.

HOURS OF WORK

6 hours per week, during school holidays only

RATE OF PAY

£16.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Supporting me when out in my local community
• Outdoor based activities
• Using your car to take me places of my choice
• Encourage my Independence, living and social skills
• Ensuring my safety at all times
• Assist with changing incontinence pads / personal care

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Patient, kind and friendly
• You must be sensible, mature and reliable
• Active and able to keep up with my energy
• Participating in activities alongside me
• Helping me learn new essential skills
• Full UK driver's license and use of car is essential

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.

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.