PM1155 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service provider is seeking Personal Assistants to help an 18-year-old young man with Autism gain independence and access community activities. Successful candidates must be dependable, flexible, and ideally have experience working with children. This part-time role requires a National Insurance number and is subject to satisfactory references and a police check. Wages paid monthly with applicable holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Own car with business class insurance is required; non-drivers will be considered.
• Ability to work on own initiative is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gaining independence.
• Support participation in community activities.
• Ensure safety and provide supervision.

Skills

Dependable

Experience with Autism

Friendly and approachable

Patient and understanding

Outgoing and energetic

Flexible

Job description

Job Overview

My mum is looking to employ potentially two PAs to help me gain independence and have more access to activities in the community.

I am an 18‑year‑old young man with Autism. I live in Aberdare with my family. Although my verbal communication skills are good, I do have some difficulty with instructions and they need to be broken down for me to understand. I have no sense of danger so need to be kept an eye on at all times.

I enjoy listening to music, particularly the charts and watching MTV. I also love watching quiz shows like Wheel of Fortune and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. In the summer I like going to the caravan with my family and going for walks.

Desired Qualities

• Dependable and arrives on time
• Respects privacy and confidentiality while working in someone else’s home
• Experience with Autism (preferred)
• Friendly and approachable
• Own car with business class insurance (driving experience); non‑drivers will be considered if my mom can provide transport
• Patient and understanding
• Able to work on own initiative
• Outgoing, energetic and likes to have fun
• Flexible (very important)
• Preferably experience working with children

Requirements

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part‑time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.