Personal Assistant(male) for Transport twice weekly 14.00 PH

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

Job summary

A care service provider in Merthyr Tydfil seeks a Personal Assistant for a young client with additional needs. The role involves transporting the client to and from college twice a week, with a preference for male candidates due to specific needs. Reliability and experience with behavioral challenges are essential. The position offers £14 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Experience in working with individuals with behavioral challenges is essential.
• Over 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Transport the client to and from college twice a week.
• Be available for 6 hours of work per week during term time.
• Provide support and maintain the client's safety during transport.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

Reliability

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant for Transport twice weekly 14.00 PH. 19 year old young boy with a diagnosis of autism, a moderate to severe learning disability and ADHD.

I attend a college in Bridgend Monday to Friday and need an assistant to transport me to and from. The job will require pick up from Bridgend College every Friday at 4pm with transport back to Merthyr Vale. Then on a Sunday evening at 7pm pick up from home (Merthyr Vale) to return to Bridgend college.

All mileage will be paid at £0.40 pence per mile and the route is approximately 32 miles each way and 50 minutes each way. The PA will be paid 6 hours per week at a rate of £14 per hour.

I am able to communicate verbally, although this ability is hampered by my hyperactivity and echolalia (repeating of phrases). It has been asked to stress that a male carer may be more suitable as I have a history of sexualised behaviour. I can sometimes make sexualised comments.

Working Hours & Pay

£14.00 per hour and £0.40 pence per mile for any mileage.

6 hours per week term time (39 weeks per annum).

Type of person required

• Male preference due to the above.
• Someone who has previous experience of working with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
• Full UK Driving licence Essential.
• Own car essential.
• Reliability is essential.
• Over 18 years of age.

Training

Training is accessible if required for the job role.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be subject to a three month trial period.

A DBS check will be required, this will be at no cost to yourself.

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