PM1993 Personal Assistant (2:1 Support)

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Pontyclun; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Pontyclun, United Kingdom, seeks a part-time personal assistant to accompany me in the community and outings. You will travel in your own vehicle, supervise me at all times, and help me access activities and provide safe support.

The role requires a driver with own vehicle, non smoker, calm, present, patient, punctual, active and energetic, with a positive, independent approach. Salary £14.50 per hour for 3 hours weekly; DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with access to own vehicle.
• Non smoker.
• Vigilant and attentive, able to stay present in the moment.
• Friendly, approachable and patient.
• Punctual and reliable due to routine.
• Active and energetic, able to engage in activities.
• Flexible with hours; willing to adjust.
• Confident to work on own initiative.
• Respectful of others' homes and property.
• Shares my interests and can suggest activities.

Responsabilités

• Support the client to go out and about.
• Supervise at all times to ensure safety.
• Help find new activities and places to go.
• Take client to the park.
• Take client to the McDonalds drive thru.
• Supervise at home when parents are out.
• Assist with snacks/food/drink access.

Connaissances

Driver with own vehicle

Non smoker

Vigilant

Present in the moment

Patient

Friendly

Punctual and reliable

Active and energetic

Flexible with hours

Positive approach

Confident and independent

Respectful of homes and property

Share my interests and suggest activ

Description du poste

I am a 13 year old girl living with my parents and sister in the Llantrisant area. I have Autistic Spectrum Disorder and learning difficulties. I can communicate my needs and intentions but have difficulties in conversing and understanding some things. I have echolalia which mean I sometimes repeat things instead of answering questions because I don’t always understand. It takes me time to process things a person says, so I need someone who is calm and patient to be with me. I am an active person who is often seeking activity and sensory input.

At home I like to spend time on my iPad, colouring in colouring books, playing with playdoh, playing musical instruments, cooking/ baking, role playing, trampolining and spending time in the garden in warmer weather. When outside I like going to the park, going on forest walks, berry picking, nature and going to the beach to explore. I have no sense of danger and I can run fast, so I need someone to watch me at all times to make sure I am safe, particularly around road safety and water. I am interested in lots of things around me and am quite adventures lively and fearless so its important that my carer can assess the safety of all the things I attempt to do. I occasionally enjoy free play at the gymnastics sessions, soft play, trampolining and swimming

PURPOSE OF JOB

My parents are looking to employ a personal assistant to work alongside another PA (already in place) to help and support me to go out into the community and undertake social and leisure activities. This would involve travelling to the location of the activity in your vehicle, supervising me and ensuring my safety whilst I’m there. I require support with all aspects of being out and about. Sometimes the role may involve supervising me at home so my parents can leave the house to run errands.

PLACE OF WORK

Home and out in the community/socialising

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours per week

RATE OF PAY

£14.50 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Supporting me to go out and about.
• Supervising me at all times to make sure I am safe.
• Help me find new activities and places to go.
• Take me to the park.
• Take me to the McDonalds drive thru.
• Someone to supervise me at home if my parents are not in the house.
• Help me access my snacks/food/drink.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Driver with access to own vehicle.
• Must be a non smoker
• Someone vigilant, present in the moment and pays attention at all times.
• Someone friendly, approachable and has patience.
• Someone punctual and reliable as routine is very important to me.
• Someone quite active and energetic
• Flexible with hours of work.
• Positive approach to the job.
• Confident and able to work on your own initiative.
• Respectful of other people's homes and property.
• Someone who shares my interests and can suggest things to do.

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 on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Thank you

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Driver with access to own vehicle.Must be a non smokerSomeone vigilant, present in the moment and pays attention at all times.Someone friendly, approachable and has patience.Someone punctual and reliable as routine is very important to me.Someone quite active and energeticFlexible with hours of work.Positive approach to the job.Confident and able to work on your own initiative.Respectful of other people's homes and property.Someone who shares my interests and can suggest things to do.