Personal Assistant School Holidays ONLY

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

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity as a Personal Assistant during school holidays for a 13-year-old boy in Merthyr Tydfil. This role includes supporting social interactions and community engagements to foster confidence and independence. Flexible and trustworthy applicants with experience in autism and a vehicle are essential. Training and support will be provided by the family.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism preferred.
• Must be a car user with vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety awareness during community outings.
• Help the child develop social skills through interaction.
• Provide safe transport and support in various social locations.

Skills

Trustworthy

Flexible

Experience with autism

Adaptable

Reliable

Kind

Positive

Fun

Job description

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Personal Assistant School Holidays ONLY, 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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6

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Personal Assistant - School Holiday’s ONLY

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I’m 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.

Tasks and Duties

• Promote/ensure my safety awareness
• 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 of Rate

18 hours per week School holidays only x 13 weeks half term, Easter, Summer break and Christmas holidays.

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

Type of Person Required

• Trustworthy
• Flexible
• Has 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 – Calendar 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.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom