PM Personal Assistant: position

Dewis CIL; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family in Pontypridd is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide 2:1 support for a young boy with high-functioning autism. The role requires patience and understanding to ensure his safety and encourage his independence during flexible hours at home and in the community. Applicants should ideally have experience working with autism and hold a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and challenging behaviours, personal or professional.
• Possessing a driver's license and their own vehicle.
• Understanding of intervention strategies for young children.

Responsibilities

• Accompanying the child during outings.
• Supporting the child in community activities.
• Ensuring the child's safety at all times.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

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Client:

Dewis CIL

Location:

Pontypridd, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

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JOB DESCRIPTION

SOMETHING ABOUT ME

I am a 13 year old boy living with my mum and sister in Maerdy. I have high functioning Autism. I do not like raised voices and too many people. Everything goes in my mouth. I have some communication problems, but I am starting to learn to put sentences together. I can have tantrums and can bite, scream and shout. When I am like this, a PA needs to remain calm and patient with me. I do not have any sense of danger and can run off. I am not toilet trained as of yet. I am a happy and affectionate young boy who sometimes enjoys hugs. I enjoy my iPad, travelling on buses, walking, the park, bouncy castles, and trampolines.

PLACE OF WORK & PURPOSE OF THE JOB

At home and out in the community.

2:1 support

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours per week, which are flexible to be discussed at interview

2:1 support (1.5 hours per PA)

RATE OF PAY

Meets NLW

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Accompanying me when out and about
• Support me in the community
• Undertake activities I like doing
• My safety is a priority at all times
• Encouraging my interaction & independence

TYPE OF PERSONS REQUIRED

• PA(s) who are energetic and understanding of my needs
• To be chatty and patient
• To be calm, but knows intervention strategies
• PA(s) to have a driver’s license, their own vehicle, and business class insurance
• Experience of autism and challenging behaviour, personal or professional