Personal Assistant

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING; St Athan; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

DEWIS Centre for Independent Living in Wales is seeking a personal assistant to support a 7-year-old in the community. The role is part-time (approx. 3 hours per week), with a requirement to drive the family car to accompany outings.

The position includes some personal care, high safety vigilance, and DBS clearance is required before starting. Pay is £14.00 per hour plus 0.40p per mile, and wages are paid four-weekly.

Qualifications

• DBS disclosure required and verification of right to work in UK before employment begins.
• Must be a car owner/driver willing to use own car for outings.

Responsibilities

• Encourage engagement in local community activities and outings.
• Provide some personal care if required (toilet training mentioned).
• Maintain high vigilance to keep the child safe during activities and travel.
• Support the child at the beach and in routes outside the home.

Job description

MVOG1032 Personal Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 7-year-old boy who lives in St Athan with my family and Cockapoo dog. I have a diagnosis of 3q29 micro-deletion syndrome and Autism. I am non-verbal but I am beginning to use my AAC device and can make my wants and needs met by gesturing and some sounds. My additional needs mean I lack awareness of danger. I may run off if I see something I like and I love water so you would need to be hyper-vigilant when out with me.

I also enjoy songs, my iPad, going for a walk on the beach, birds, trees, jumping, water and spinning.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support me out in the community to engage in fun and meaningful activity. Ensuring my safety at all times.

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours per week

Ideally Saturday or Sunday

Please note this is only a short-term position, approx. 2 – 3 months from start date. There is the possibility of longer-term employment but initially please be prepared to only be contract for the short-term.

RATE OF PAY

£14.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Encouraging me to explore areas in the local community that are

• enjoyable and allow me to experience places outside of my home
• Some personal care if required, as I’m still toilet training
• Being hyper vigilant to keep me safe when out and about
• Going to the beach

• Have lots of fun with me!
• Interacting with me and encouraging me during the things we do

• together

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Fun and friendly
• Willing to join in the activity with me
• Someone who can encourage me
• Someone who is trustworthy and I can build a bond with
• Basic understanding of ASD would be required and knowledge of basic
• ASD strategies to support me would be beneficial
• Someone who is okay around dogs when at our home
• Essential you’re a car owner/driver who is willing to use your own car to take me on outings. (A suitable car seat will be provided)

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 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.