Personal Assistant for Sept 2025

People Plus Independent Living Services; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a Personal Assistant to help a young individual with ASD and ADHD in Merthyr Tydfil. The ideal candidate will assist in social engagements and promote independence, working 3-6 hours per week at £13.50 per hour, with a requirement for own transport. Training will be provided, and applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with ASD and ADHD.
• Ability to drive and have own transport.
• Friendly and understanding demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Take client to social activities they enjoy.
• Promote independence and social interaction.
• Maintain a routine to help manage behaviour.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Energetic

Job description

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Personal Assistant for Sept 2025, Merthyr Tydfil

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Client:

People Plus Independent Living Services

Location:

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Experienced Personal Assistant 3 - 6 Hours per week

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to start September 2025

I’m a 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.

Likes:

• Going to the Gym, dancing, eating out, swimming, shopping, theme parks and trying new things

Dislikes:

• Being told no – try to use other words
• Waiting for something or someone

Tasks and Duties

Taking me places that interest me which could be

• 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 of Rate

COMMENCING SEPT 2025

3 -6 hours per week

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

£13.50 per hour

0.40p millage allowance when I’m in the car with you

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 PA’s.

About The job

Salary Frequency – Calendar 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.