PM1802 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Mountain Ash is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to promote independence and ensure safety during community activities. The role includes attending a youth club and helping with outings like McDonald's. Ideal candidates are chatty, friendly, and have interests in gaming. A National Insurance number and DBS check are required.

Benefits

Monthly pay

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Must have a National Insurance number.
• Satisfactory references and a DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Attend youth club on Wednesdays.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Ensure road safety at all times.

Skills

Chatty and friendly

Similar interests like gaming

Reliable and punctual

Practical and safety minded

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 16 year old boy living in the Mountain Ash area. My friends describe me as funny, caring and very talkative. I have been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and autism, sometimes I can be opinionated and can cause myself to get frustrated. I love drawing, reading and gaming. I enjoy going spending time with my family and friends and I like to go to the local youth club on Wednesdays. I enjoy a McDonalds now and then or alternately if I take a pizza to youth club they will cook it there for me. I like to go and pick my own food and pay for it, sometimes I will need guidance with working the money out.

I will need someone to supervise me at all times to keep me safe especially with road safety.

Purpose of Job

To promote my independence and support me while out in the community.

Place of Work

Out in the community.

Hours of Work

6 hours a month (5-8 on a Wednesday every other week)

Rate of Pay

£16.00 per hour

Tasks Involved

• Attend youth club on a Wednesday.
• Go for a McDonalds on occasions.
• Keeping me safe at all time.
• Encouraging my independence and confidence.
• Be aware of road safety.

Type of Person Required

• Chatty and friendly
• Similar interests like gaming
• Reliable and punctual
• Practical and safety minded

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