Personal Assistant 14.50

People Plus Group LTD; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service provider is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant for a young individual with ASD and ADHD in Merthyr Tydfil. The role involves facilitating social interactions and independence through engaging activities like swimming, gym visits, and attending clubs. Candidates must be friendly, patient, and possess a good understanding of special needs. Training is provided, and the position offers a flexible schedule of 3 to 6 hours weekly at £14.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with ASD and ADHD.
• Ability to engage in various activities to promote social interaction.
• Willingness to drive and has access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Take the client to places of interest.
• Attend afterschool clubs with the client.
• Find local groups or activities for the client.
• Accompany the client swimming and to gym activities.
• Engage in hillside walks and fishing.
• Go to the cinema with the client.

Skills

Friendliness

Patience

Energetic

Outgoing

Good time keeping

Understanding of ASD and ADHD

Driving

Job description

Overview

Experienced Personal Assistant 3 - 6 Hours per week

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to start September 2025. I am an 18 year old boy living with my mother in the Treharris area. I have ASD and ADHD which affects my behaviour. I am sensitive to sound and certain sounds can trigger my behaviour. I like structure and routine in my day-to-day life. I am very outgoing, chatty, and active. I enjoy playing on my game consoles the X Box, Switch etc. My mother is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to help me develop my social interaction with people of a similar age and to promote my independence. I work 2:1 with 2 personal assistants to support me.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Taking me places that interest me which could be
• Attending afterschool clubs
• Finding local groups or activities I may enjoy
• Taking me swimming
• Gym and sporting activities
• Hillside walks / Fishing
• Going to the cinema

Working Hours / Pay

Commencing Sep 2025

3 - 6 hours per week

(average between 3 hours term time and 6 hours school holidays)

£14.50 per hour

Type of Person Required

• Friendly, patient and understanding
• Someone who is energetic, outgoing, fun and a good time keeper
• An authoritative yet calm manner is important
• Someone with experience and a clear understanding of ASD and ADHD
• Someone who can drive and has their own car

Training

Full training will be provided in house by the existing team of PAs.

About The Job

Salary Frequency: Monthly.

Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period.

Applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS police check at no cost to yourself.

To apply

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service User. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.