Personal Assistant - PER56221/MCG

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A provider supporting personal care in Milford Haven is seeking a Personal Assistant for a young individual diagnosed with Autism. The role requires developing a trustworthy relationship, supporting personal hygiene, and engaging in activities. A full driving licence and knowledge of Autism are essential. The position offers a flexible work pattern with hourly pay of £12.60 for 6 hours per week.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata)

Sick pay at SSP rate

Training provided, if required

Qualifications

• Must have experience or knowledge of Autism.
• Full, clean driving licence and business use insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship with the person.
• Encourage personal hygiene and structured activities.
• Support independent living skills and safety at all times.
• Provide companionship and communication with family.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Good communication

Proactive and self-motivated

Responsible and honest

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Job Reference: PER56221/MCG

Location: Milford Haven

Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour

Hours Offered: 6 hours a week

Work Pattern: To be agreed at interview

Reporting to: The Direct Payments Recipient (The Direct Payments Recipient is the employer and they hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations).

Introduction

A young person in Pembrokeshire, who has been diagnosed with ASD, is looking to employ a personal assistant to support them with their care needs. Must have experience or knowledge personally or professionally of Autism and have an understanding of the effects this has on the individual and family.

This young man enjoys playing games, baking and watching videos on YouTube. This young man is unable to cope with a lot of people, loud noises or unfamiliar environments without support and reassurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship with the person.
• Encourage personal hygiene
• Ensure a structured set of activities are maintained.
• Support the person to access activities of importance.
• Access suitable community groups.
• Develop one-on-one interactions with the person whilst undertaking outings out of doors and activities, which will include physical activities
• Communicate with the person’s family and wider support network.
• Support the employer to develop independent living skills.
• Provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction
• Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours.
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to the relevant authority.
• Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Person specification

• Responsible and honest
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Good time-keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties
• Good communicator
• Able to develop a supportive and consistent relationship

Other Requirements

A full, clean driving licence and use of a car is required. You must have business use on your vehicle insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata)
• Sick pay at SSP rate
• Training provided, if required.

Disclaimer

Please note that this vacancy is not for employment with Pembrokeshire County Council. Pembrokeshire County Council has posted this advert on behalf of a Direct Payments client. The client will be the employer and holds all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Pembrokeshire County Council cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of the job role being advertised.

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is of high importance, and is everybody’s business. If you have any concerns around the safeguarding of an individual, you should contact the Local Authority as soon as possible.

This appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure check, at no cost to the applicant. We would recommend that the applicant register on the update service. Being on this service will enable you to speed up any future job applications for personal assistant roles. Please note that there is a charge of £16.00 per year applicable to this service, which will be refunded.

We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Direct Payments Team as early as possible on 01437 775655

Additionally, if you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch with the Direct Payments team on 01437 775655 or by emailing [e-mail]