MVOG118 Female Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Penarth is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an individual with Autism in various daily activities. This role includes driving to activities such as pottery, swimming, and arts and crafts, as well as providing support at home. Candidates must be proactive car owners and able to assist with personal care. Competitive pay of £15 per hour is offered with flexibility in work hours.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Flexible working hours

Training provided

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism.
• Must be a car owner and driver.
• Ability to assist with personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual to maintain independence in the community.
• Assist with various activities including arts and crafts and swimming.
• Provide minimal supervision at home if required.

Skills

Experience of Autism

Common Sense

Proactive

Driving

Job description

Overview

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 27 year old woman living in the Penarth area with my family. I communicate using an AAC device (tablet) but use some words too to help communicate my needs. You will be able to understand me more and more over time. I am sociable, active, happy, independent and strong willed. I love musicals and watching videos on Youtube. I have an eclectic music taste and like anything from ABBA to the Prodigy, from classical to pop. I love doing karaoke, even when I don’t know all of the words. I enjoy arts and crafts, cooking and playing musical instruments. I like to be busy and like swimming, going for walks on the beach, having picnics and trips to the theatre.

Purpose of the job

I am looking for a Personal Assistant who will support me to maintain my independence. I need someone who will support me in the community, assisting me to access activities and keeping me safe at all times. I also require some minimal supervision when at home if required.

Hours of work

6 hours on Tuesday, 2 hours on Monday or Wednesday evening and 7 hour house sit Friday, Saturday or weekday if required. Tuesday: 9:30am – 3:30pm to complete pottery and music during term time. During holidays this will be spa and swimming, cycling, walking, bowling, two rhythms therapy. Own transport is needed. Monday / Wednesday evening – spa and swimming for 1 hour. 2 hours total including transport and changing. This is flexible between 5pm and 8pm. One evening per week Friday, Saturday or weekday evening as required to supervise at home – meal preparation, arts and crafts, board games or movies. This will be a 7 hour sit in total.

Ideally looking for two PAs but option to do both.

Rates of pay

£15.00 per hour

Tasks can include

• Driving me to and supporting me to access different activities which include:
• Pottery
• Arts and Crafts
• Accessible discos
• Swimming
• Walks
• Picnics
• Pedal Power
• Cinema
• Theatre
• Day trips
• Preparing light meals for me if at home in the evening
• Accompanying me to the toilet, although I am able to self-care, I need assistance to ensure I have closed the door.

Type of person required

• Experience of Autism
• Common Sense
• Car owner/Driver
• Proactive
• Someone who will support but not take over
• Female only due to personal care
• Willing to drive outside of local area

About the job

This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.