PM1872 2x Personal Assistant (s)

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Pontypridd seeks a dedicated individual for part-time support of a 14-year-old boy with Autism. Responsibilities include providing personal care, ensuring safety, and fostering trust. Candidates should be reliable and capable of managing anxiety-inducing situations. A valid National Insurance number is required, along with completion of background checks. Pay is £14.00 per hour, plus mileage.

Qualifications

• Strong and reliable person.
• Considerate, caring, and trustworthy.
• Ability to handle anxiety situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support in the community.
• Ensure safety and well-being at all times.
• Encourage to build confidence.

Skills

Personal Care

Supervising behavior

Building trust

Car driving

Job description

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 14-year-old boy with Autism living in Ynysybwl Pontypridd area. I am a very outgoing person and I love being outdoors, my favourite things are my trampoline and my swimming pool in my garden. I do like my own space and routine in my life and it may take me a while to adjust to new people so I would like my mum to spend time with us too on times until I feel comfortable on my own with you.

Due to my disability I find it hard with boundaries and sometimes I may approach people as I see tunnel vision and just concentrate on what is in front of me rather than what is around me so I will need supervision with that when out and about.

I don’t like loud noises and big crowds of people as this makes me very anxious. I can get violent when this happens which is very distressing for others and myself around me.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

My mum is looking for 2:1 support for me when we are out in the community and make sure that my safety is always cared for. Sometimes my mum will be with us, but would still need full support.

HOURS OF WORK

4 hours per week after school/weekends 2:1 support

RATES OF PAY

£14.00 per hour plus Mileage.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Personal Care
• Social outings
• Any other reasonable task
• Ensuring my safety and well-being at all times.
• Encouraging and praising me in order to build my confidence.
• Supervising my behavior when we are out
• Having the patience to build a relationship with me and actively working on building my trust
• Helping me develop healthy boundaries with others

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Male or Female
• Strong person to be able to remove me from a situation that makes me anxious and to distract me from these situations.
• Reliable/Punctual
• Considerate/Caring/Trustworthy
• Friendly
• Confident/Proactive/
• Car driver/Access to a car to transport employer

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