PM1254 Personal Assistant 2:1 Support

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Porth is seeking two Personal Assistants for a 19-year-old boy. The role requires providing 2:1 support to foster independence by accompanying him to activities such as swimming and cinema. Candidates should be reliable, outgoing, and ideally have experience with children having additional needs. The position is part-time, offering £12.50 per hour, with rates negotiable during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Encouraging, patient and outgoing.
• Experience with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Help the applicant be as independent as possible.
• Accompany the applicant to social activities.
• Support the applicant while eating out, swimming, and going to the cinema.

Job description

Please quote job reference PM1254 on the application. Apply now

JOB DESCRIPTION

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 19 year old boy living in the Porth area. I enjoy going to McDonalds, the cinema and swimming. I have ASD and it can take me a while to warm to you. I am looking for PAs who are outgoing as I enjoy being out and about.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking for two Personal Assistants for 2:1 support, to help me be as independent as possible and accompany me to do things I enjoy in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

7 hours per week

3.5 hours per week for each PA, to be worked during the week after school.

During the school holidays, the days/times are negotiable.

RATES OF PAY

£12.50 per hour, plus mileage for the PA that be driving

TASKS INVOLVED

To help me be as independent as possible
Accompany me to do things I enjoy
Support me while eating out plus with going swimming and to the cinema

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Reliable and punctual
Encouraging, patient and outgoing
Experience of children with additional needs
One PA to be a sensible driver, with business class insurance

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK

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