MVOG1031 Personal Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Penarth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A role with Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Penarth to support a 16-year-old girl in the local community. You will help her express needs, communicate, and stay safe while encouraging independence using Makaton where possible.

You will drive her to activities, accompany outings, and ensure safety at all times. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential; DBS and references will be completed before start.

Qualifications

• Patient, kind and reliable; mature with good judgement.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Makaton knowledge or willingness to learn is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person when out in the local community.
• Use the car to take her to places of her choice.
• Encourage independence, living and social skills.
• Ensure safety at all times.
• Teach road safety awareness and reminders to use the toilet when out.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Reliability

Makaton knowledge

Communication

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I’m a 16 year old girl living with my family in Penarth. I have Down’s syndrome and am mostly non-verbal, but communicate well with Makaton. I also keep some communication cards with me.

I am kind, patient, loves singing, dancing and going to parks. I have little to no danger awareness, but my family is trying to develop my road safety by teaching me to look both ways before crossing the road.

When we’re out I need to be reminded to use the toilet as I can forget especially when I’m having fun.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose is helping me understand and make choices. Telling people what I want is important so you’ll help me to express this.

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

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours per week

Flexibility of day and time to be worked

RATE OF PAY

£17.80 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

TASKS INVOLVED

Supporting me when out in my local community

Using your car to take me places of my choice

Encourage my independence, living and social skills

Ensuring my safety at all times

Teaching me road safety awareness

Reminding me to use the toilet when we’re out

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Patient, kind and friendly

You must be sensible, mature and reliable

Knowing how to use Makaton will be really helpful

Full UK driver’s license and 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 four-weekly 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.