Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a young boy with Autism in Mountain Ash and the wider community. You will help him access activities in a safe, structured and enjoyable way, building confidence, independence and social skills.

Applicants should be kind, patient and reliable, with experience of supporting children with Autism or ALN, and be able to maintain a positive relationship while staying attentive and responsive.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and reliable.
• Experienced in supporting children with Autism and/or ALN.
• Confident supporting a child in the community.
• Able to build a trusting and positive relationship with me.
• Understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Energetic and enthusiastic about community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the child to access activities within the local community in a safe, structured and enjoyable way.
• Help build confidence, independence and social skills through participation in activities the child enjoys.

Skills

Driver

Kind & reliable

Active & energetic

Job description

I am an 8 year old boy living with my family in Mountain Ash. I have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I enjoy spending time outdoors and taking part in activities in my local community.

I love parks, dinosaurs, horses, swimming, soft play and bowling. I can be very active and enjoy exploring new places. I wear ear defenders when I need them and sometimes pace or make noises to help me regulate myself and talk to my hand puppets which helps me feel safe.

I have limited awareness of danger and need support to keep me safe when I am out and about. I can sometimes run off if I become interested in something, so I need a Personal Assistant who can stay attentive and provide consistent supervision. I can also need reminders and prompts with some personal care tasks, including toileting., My mum is looking for a Personal Assistant to support me to access activities within my local community in a safe, structured and enjoyable way. The role will help me build confidence, independence and social skills while taking part in activities that I enjoy.

Kind, patient and reliable

Experienced in supporting children with Autism and/or Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Confident supporting a child in the community

Able to build a trusting and positive relationship with me

Understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation

Energetic and enthusiastic about community activities

A driver with access to a vehicle

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.