Personal Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Rhigos; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Rhigos is assisting in finding a Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old boy with autism. The role focuses on social activities, safety, and respite for the family. The PA will accompany him in the community, help with everyday tasks, and support in mobility, dressing, meals, and personal care as needed.

A driver with a suitably sized vehicle is essential. This part-time post requires DBS/reference checks and a reliable, firm communicator who is patient

Qualifications

• Experience of working with autistic children.
• Understanding of epilepsy and its needs.
• Physically strong; able to support lifting/moving.
• Must have a valid driving license with access to a vehicle large enough for wheelchair.
• Firm, direct communication style.
• Reliable and able to maintain routines.
• Patient and sensitive to needs.

Responsibilities

• Take me to the cinema.
• Take me swimming and assist with dressing.
• Provide hands-on support for eating.
• Ensure my safety at all times.
• Encourage self-help skills and emotional regulation.
• Assist with personal care and mobility as required.

Skills

Autistic children

Epilepsy awareness

Physically strong

Driver with vehicle

Direct communication

Active and reliable

Routine-minded

Job description

MPM1440 Personal Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 15-year-old boy with autism, living with my family in Rhigos. I am

verbal and able to communicate fully. I have a rare degenerative

condition effecting my muscles. I have trouble

regulating my behaviour and have rather acute sensory issues. I also

have some mobility issues and can get tired easily. Likes rubber ducks

and mickey mouse. Playing with my brother, watching TV and spending

time on my iPad, but I don’t like soft play centres as I can’t use them fully

due to mobility issues.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

My parents are looking to employ a personal assistant to take me out in

the community to develop my social skills as well as giving them some

respite.

HOURS OF WORK

4 hours per week Term Time / 10 hours per week School Holidays.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Taking me to the cinema

• Taking me swimming and support with dressing
• Providing hands on support for me to eat
• Ensuring I am always safe
• Encouraging with my self-help skills - emotional regulation
• Stepping in to help me with various things; although I try to be independent, I literally cannot achieve some tasks unless I’m helped, but can be stubborn to ask for the help I need

• Helping me with my splints

• Some personal care also required due to incontinence

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Experience of working with autistic children
• Someone who has worked with and understands epilepsy
• Physically strong person as I can use my body weight in confrontation

• Firm and direct with communication

• Someone who will is active and able to keep up with me
• Someone who will be sensitive to my needs
• Someone who will be reliable as I like routine

• A driver with access to a vehicle large enough to fit my wheelchair and walking frame

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 amonthly basisand appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note:Dewis Centre for Independent Livingis 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.