Personal Assistant School Holidays ONLY

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

Job summary

A local family in Merthyr Tydfil seeks a Personal Assistant for their 13-year-old son during school holidays. The role involves 18 hours per week of support to promote independence and social skills. A trustworthy individual with experience in autism is essential. The position pays £14.50 per hour plus mileage. Full training is provided. Direct employment by the family will occur upon successful application.

Qualifications

• Trustworthy and honest individual required.
• Experience with autism is essential.
• A car user with vehicle is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and safety awareness.
• Take the client out in the community.
• Help develop social skills in various locations.

Skills

Experience with autism

Trustworthy

Flexibility

Adaptability

Reliability

Kindness

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant - School Holidays ONLY. Car user essential.

I am a boy, 13 years old and live in Merthyr with my family. I am looking for a personal assistant during school holidays 13 weeks of the year including half terms, Easter, Summer break and Christmas. The vacancy will be a total of 18 hours per week to be arranged with Mum which days are suitable.

I have Autism, Global Development Delay and Epilepsy which is managed well. My family and my Social Worker would like for me to gain confidence and independence outside my family home, to access the community safely. I would enjoy 1-2-1 play and interaction which will develop my social skills. I need to gain tolerance to a variety of different social locations. I love being outdoors visiting parks, walking and driving in the car.

Responsibilities

• Promote/ensure my safety awareness
• Promote independence
• Take me out in my local community
• Help me be more sociable and confident away from my family
• A car user with vehicle is essential

Working Hours / Pay

18 hours per week during school holidays (13 weeks including half terms, Easter, Summer break and Christmas holidays).

£14.50 per hour and £0.40 per mile for mileage.

Type of Person Required

• Trustworthy
• Flexible
• Experience with autism
• Adaptable
• Reliable and honest
• Kind, positive and fun
• A car user is essential

Training

Full training will be provided in house by the family.

About The Job

Salary frequency: Monthly - By BACS. Successful applicant 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 our Service User. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.