PM1906 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Porth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time personal assistant to accompany a young person in the community in Wales. The role involves outings to cinema, parks, and other activities, with flexibility for hours in term time and school holidays, and requires reportable DBS check.

You must be friendly, trustworthy, patient and have a valid driver's license with own car and business-class insurance. Rate £15.60 per hour, paid monthly, with holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and have own car with business class insurance.
• Must be trustworthy, reliable and patient.
• Friendly, sociable and able to respect confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Go out in the community with the child.
• Assist with cinema/bowling and other activities.
• Support with toileting and snacks if needed.
• Support independence and confidence building.

Skills

Driving

Reliable

Patience

Sociable

Confidentiality

Job description

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 6 year old boy living in Gilfach Goch. My hobbies include swimming, going to the cinema, going to local parks, listening to music and people watching at soft play. I have a rare genetic mutation which means that I have learning difficulties, hearing loss and I am visually impaired. I am non-verbal and non-mobile and use a wheelchair when out and about.

I am friendly, happy and enjoy being around people.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

I am seeking a PA so that I can go out in the community.

RATE(S) OF PAY

£15.60 per hour

HOURS OF WORK

• 3 hours (term time)
• 6 hours (school holidays)
• Hours to be done on the weekend (term time)

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Going out in the community
• Going to cinema/ bowling
• May need support with toileting if I need my nappy changed whilst out.
• Depending on time of shift- I may need support with eating snacks.
• Support with my independence and help build my confidence

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone with a good sense of humour
• Someone who is trustworthy and reliable.
• You must be friendly, fun, sociable and patient.
• Must be able to drive and have own car with business class insurance
• You must respect confidentiality.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.