PM1711 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant in Pontypridd to support an individual with Autism and OCD in their home. The role requires 2 hours of work per week, ensuring safety, encouraging independence, and performing household tasks like meal preparation. Candidates should be reliable, patient, and comfortable with pets. Pay is £14.50 per hour, with a trial period and background checks required.

Benefits

Appropriate holiday pay

Monthly salary

Qualifications

• Open, friendly personality is essential.
• Willingness to work in a home with pets is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual within their home.
• Ensure safety is prioritized at all times.
• Encourage interaction and independence.
• Perform domestic duties like cleaning and meal preparation.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Understanding of conditions

Punctuality

Job description

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 32 year old man living in the Rhydyfelin area with my mother, two friendly dogs and a cat. I have OCD and Autism, but I am friendly and I am able to communicate my needs clearly. I enjoy playing computer games and watching TV. I experience anxiety whilst home on my own. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to sit with me and support me to be as independent as possible. When my mother is away from the home, I can feel quite anxious where I may need some reassurance. Once I have formed a friendship I sometimes like to discuss my hobbies which include computer games, YouTube, news and I can be quite witty.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of the job is to support me within my home for a couple of hours per week, and you must be able to work day and night for respite care at least twice a year.

HOURS OF WORK

2 hours per week, plus respite cover (at least twice a year)

RATES OF PAY

£14.50 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Ensuring my safety is priority at all times
• Encouraging my interaction & independence
• Someone to sit at home with me
• Domestic duties around the home which hoovering, bathroom clean, mopping, washing the dishes
• Meal preparation

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone who is open, reliable, patient and friendly
• Someone with an understanding of my conditions
• punctual as this really can cause me more anxiety
• Commitment to the role
• Must be happy with two friendly dogs and a cat in the home

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 on a 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.