personal assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Upper Boat; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Pontypridd is hiring a Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal 7-year-old boy from Penygraig, who has autism and sensory processing disorder. The role needs a high level of supervision and energy to keep up with him.

The contract is part-time, on-site, with 5 hours per week during term time and 12 hours per week in school holidays. The pay is £15.50 per hour, plus mileage allowance. Car driver/owner is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Car driver/owner essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a non-verbal 7-year-old boy with autism and sensory processing disorder.
• Provide active supervision during term-time and school holidays.

Job description

MPM1974B Personal Assistant

CAPTION:

• Company: Dewis Centre for Independent Living
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Pontypridd, CF37 5BP
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 11 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 2 Oct 2026

Summary

Personal assistant to support a non-verbal 7 year old boy from Penygraig with Autism and sensory processing disorder needs a high level of supervision due to lack of danger and safety awareness. He has varied hobbies and attends swim club and RCT Tigers. He needs an active PA who can keep up with him. 5 hours p/w term time and 12 hours p/w school holidays. £15.50 per hour and mileage allowance. Car driver/owner essential.