Personal Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Merthyr Tydfil seeks a Personal Assistant to provide support for a young individual with autism. The position requires someone understanding and enthusiastic, responsible for facilitating community access, assisting with sensory challenges, and promoting independence. Applicants need a full UK driving license and prior experience with young individuals facing additional needs. Training is available if required, and the pay is £14.00 per hour plus mileage.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with autism is preferred.
• Ability to empathize and understand emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in accessing local community areas.
• Assist with social interactions and navigating sensory challenges.
• Encourage the individual's independence.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Enthusiastic and fun personality

Reliability

Previous experience with young people with additional needs

Job description

I am a young lady with Autism and OCD. I live in the Merthyr Vale area with my Mum and younger brother.

Im looking for a personal assistant for 5 hours per week spread over 2 days.

I enjoy my own company so spend a lot of time in my room gaming.

I find social interaction challenging which affects my sensory sensitivities and comfort levels in social settings.

I am able to articulate my views and wishes.

I would really like for someone to take me out in the community to allow me to socialise whilst navigating overwhelming sensory loud and noisy environments.

If I am out of my comfort zone, I can get angry and will need support from someone who understands who I am and how Im feeling Likes: Gaming, Dr Who, animals, museums, art and watching horror films Tasks and Duties To access the local community and surrounding areas.

Car driver Promote my independence.

Working Hours/Rate of pay £14.00 and £0.40 pence per mile for any mileage 5 hours per week Type of person required Understanding of Autism Someone who is enthusiastic and fun to be around.

Someone who has previous experience of working with young people with additional needs and behavioural challenges.

Full UK Driving licence Essential Reliability is essential Someone who will encourage independence 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

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