MVOG1166 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Penarth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

DBS check

Job summary

The Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Penarth is seeking a Part-time Personal Assistant to support an 18-year-old male with PDA, sensory issues and anxiety. The role focuses on enabling him to leave the house, attend local social activities such as cooking, D&D, pool, gym and swimming, and build independent living skills.

Shifts are three hours, after midday, across three days per week, with duties including chores, meals, transport to sessions, and assisting with OT recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic individuals with PDA profile.
• Ability to work part-time and follow a flexible after-midday schedule.
• Demonstrates reliability and gentle communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks, chores and meal planning.
• Provide transport to social groups and appointments when needed.
• Support participation in activities such as cooking, D&D, pool, gym and swimming.
• Support with OT recommendations and telephone calls.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Calm demeanor

Communication

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

• My interests include gaming, pool, swimming, the gym, boxing and cooking.
• I am an 18-year-old male and live in Penarth area.
• I prefer reliable and responsive people.
• I am autistic, with a PDA profile, sensory issues, anxiety and depression.
• I would like someone who is calm, patient and understanding.
• My goals are to go out more and live more of a normal life. I currently spend a lot of time in my bedroom.
• I am very blunt and honest, and I say what I am thinking.
• I get on well with animals.

PURPOSE OF JOB

• Support me to leave the house more and do things that interest me.
• Support me to attend local social events that match my interests, such as cooking, D&D, pool, the gym and swimming.
• Support me with daily living tasks I struggle with, such as chores, getting out of bed, and helping me plan and prepare meals.

HOURS OF WORK

The shifts will ideally be worked across three shifts each week of three hours. Hours will be worked after midday.

RATES OF PAY

£16.90 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Help me build a routine and break tasks down into manageable steps.
• Prompt and help me with chores, such as putting away clothes and tidying my bedroom.
• Go with me to social groups and appointments, and drive me there and back, for example to cooking classes, D&D and occupational therapy.
• Support me with telephone calls.
• Help with household tasks, such as cooking, meal planning and washing.
• Help me put occupational therapy (OT) recommendations into practice.

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK