Personal Assistant/DCC/PA/164164

Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team; Wales; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support our daughter who has ASD and a severe learning disability. You will help with daily activities and accompany her on visits to the fair, beach, parks, swimming, crafts, bowling and shopping.

Hours and days can be varied and flexible in School Holidays and Occasional weekend hours. Experience with autistic children is preferred; driving licence and ideally a car are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support and care.
• Driving licence and ideally a car.
• 5.6 weeks' holiday per year.
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable).
• Training provided if required.
• Flexible working hours and days.

Responsibilities

• Support our daughter to participate in activities she enjoys.
• Assist with daily routines and outings to the park, beach, fair, etc.
• Provide flexible support during school holidays and occasional weekends.

Skills

Experience providing support

Driving licence

Car

Flexible working hours

Job description

Company: Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team

We are looking for A Personal Assistant to support our daughter who lives with us and her brother.

Our daughter has a diagnosis of ASD and has a severe learning disability and experiences sensory difficulties. Our daughter's communication is limited, providing short clear instructions works best for her.

We are looking to employ a reliable Personal Assistant to support her to do the things she enjoys. The successful candidate would ideally, have experience working with Autistic children/youths.

We are looking for trustworthy, kind individual who can support our daughter to visit the Fair, Beach, or Park days out, Picnics if weather permits. She would also enjoy swimming, craft activities, bowling and visiting the shops.

Our daughter would benefit from spending time with people who are energetic, compassionate, and flexible thinkers, as the "visit" plans can change on the day at her request.

Hours and days can be varied and flexible in School Holidays and Occasional weekend hours

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of providing support and care
• Driving licence and ideally a car
• 5.6 weeks' holiday per year
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)
• Training provided if required
• Flexible working hours and days

Hourly Rate

£14.00 per hour

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by the individual and not Denbighshire County Council.