MT Personal Assistant

Dewis CIL; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service seeks a friendly and active individual to assist a client with an autistic spectrum disorder in maintaining independence. The role involves supporting outings, engaging in activities, and ensuring safety during interactions. The position offers flexible hours—13 hours on Friday and Saturday at £14.00 per hour. A driver is required for transportation to various events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support client to maintain independence and safety.
• Assist with getting out to activities and events.
• Help with meal preparation and choices.

Skills

Enjoys being active

Friendly and good company

Good sense of humour

Flexible

Experience with autistic spectrum disorder

Job description

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SOMETHING ABOUT ME

I am a young man of 29 who lives in the Twynyrodyn area of Merthyr Tydfil with my mother and younger brother. I have an autistic spectrum disorder and therefore require additional support to enhance my social activities. I am extremely active and enjoy many things, like canoeing, Air shows, etc. I am very keen on sports and would like to go and watch some games with someone, for example rugby/football matches. I would like to do any activity that gets me out and about and doing fun interesting things outside of my family home. I need someone to support me while my mother is at work, I might need support with preparing food while I am at home. I am quite independent and I am able to tell you what I would like to do and where I would like to go, but I would need support getting to places and someone to stay with me whilst I am there.

PLACE OF WORK

Out in the community and at home.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the job is to help me to maintain my independence and safety. I would like assistance with getting out and about and trying out new activities.

HOURS OF WORK

13 hours Friday and SaturdayRATE OF PAY

£14.00 per hour.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Support me to pay for entrance tickets/handle money
• Support with visiting place
• Trying out new things, new activities
• Taking me to sport activities /Clubs
• Taking me to Rugby/football/Cricket matches
• Taking me out in your vehicle.
• Staying close by and supporting me if required.
• Support me in making appropriate choice of clothing.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

This Client needs a Driver/Owner

• Enjoys similar interests, enjoys being active
• Friendly and good company
• Good sense of humour
• Flexible
• Happy to work with someone who has an autistic spectrum disorder