PERSONAL ASSISTANT MERTHYR TYDFIL

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

Job summary

A supportive community organization is seeking two Personal Assistants in Merthyr Tydfil for a young boy with additional needs. The role involves providing personal support, ensuring safety, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will be kind, patient, and have experience with children facing behavioral challenges. Training is available from the family. Flexible working hours at £13.50 per hour, with additional mileage allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ADHD and learning difficulties.
• Full UK Driving licence desirable.
• Reliability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Access the local community and surrounding areas.
• Always ensure safety and promote independence.
• Encourage a happy and positive atmosphere.
• Provide reassurance during overwhelming situations.

Skills

Kind and patient

Previous experience with children with additional needs

Good clear communication skills

Understanding and trustworthy

Encourage independence

Job description

Overview

PERSONAL ASSISTANT MERTHYR TYDFIL

Im looking for 2 personal support assistant 6 hours a week each.

I am an 8 year old young boy who likes being outdoors and exploring. I have ADHD, and learning difficulties but Im happy and confident with lots of energy. I love music and arts and craft when Im home but outside I love open spaces and running around. I would like someone to help me

• Access the local community and surrounding areas.
• Always ensure my safety and promote my independence.
• Encourage a happy and positive atmosphere.
• Provide reassurance when I have become unsettled, sometimes I can become overwhelmed. Times like this I need routines and boundaries.

Working Hours/Rate of pay

£13.50 plus mileage allowance of £0.40 pence pm

6 hours per week x 2 workers can be worked flexible

Type of person required

• Someone who is kind and patient and will respect my needs
• Someone who has previous experience of working with children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
• Full UK Driving licence Desirable
• Reliability is essential
• Someone who is understanding and trustworthy
• Good clear communication skills
• Someone who will encourage independence

Training

Training is available from my parents

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 Peoples Plus