PM1509 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant in Treorchy to help a sixteen-year-old girl with autism. The role includes accompanying her to fitness classes, encouraging participation in activities, and providing transport. A driving license and a car are essential for this position. The job pays £13 per hour and requires a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with individuals with ASD.
• Experience of supporting children with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the individual to fitness classes.
• Encourage engagement in activities.
• Provide transport assistance.
• Remind to use the toilet.
• Occasional swimming sessions.
• Go to the park for walks.

Skills

Positive attitude

Calm demeanor

Experience with autism

Experience with learning difficulties

Reliability

Flexibility

Tools

Driving license and own car

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

Please quote job reference PM1509 on application. Apply now

About the person

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am sixteen year old girl from the Rhondda, Treorchy area who likes to have fun and keep busy. I enjoy arts and crafts, swimming, cadets and attending after school clubs. I like my routine. I do have pet rabbits. I have autism, ADHD and learning disability. I’m generally quite calm but can be vocal if something goes wrong; over time when I get to know someone I’m more relaxed.

Purpose of the job

The purpose of this job is to enable me to attend fitness sessions in the evening. The sessions are usually 18:00 and finishes at 20:30. I like to sing in the car especially when listening to all types of music. It is important I keep a regular routine, as I don’t like change in plans.

Place of work

In the local area of Rhondda Cynon Taff

Hours of work

5 hours a week term time

8 hours per week non term time which are flexible, advanced notice will be given on what days required.

Rate of pay

£13.00 per hour with mileage allowance where appropriate

Tasks involved

• Accompany me to fitness classes every twice a week in the evening
• Encourage me to engage and participate in all activities
• Picking me up and dropping me off
• Remind me to go to the toilet
• Going swimming on occasions
• Going to the park for walks

Type of person required

• Someone who’s reassuring, firm but fair.
• Someone who’s positive and calm.
• Experience of ASD preferred
• Experience of children with learning difficulties.
• Someone reliable and flexible.
• Driving licence and own car essential 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 monthly basis 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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