PM2055 Personal Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Porth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization is looking for a Personal Assistant to support a 10-year-old boy with ASD in Porth, Wales. The role involves fostering independence through community activities, ensuring safety, and providing transportation. The position requires a proactive, patient, and reliable individual with a full UK driver’s license. Pay is £14.00 per hour plus mileage, with flexible hours during term-time and holidays.

Benefits

Appropriate holidays and holiday pay

Training provided if necessary

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driver’s license and have access to a car.
• Ability to provide constant supervision and ensure safety.
• Mature and reliable individual required.

Responsibilities

• Support access to local activities and promote independence.
• Encourage living and social skills.
• Ensure constant supervision for safety.
• Transport to chosen destinations.

Skills

Proactive and focused

Patient

Kind and friendly

Sensible and reliable

Job description

Overview

Please quote reference PM2055 on application. Apply Now.

Position

Personal Assistant

A little about myself

I am a non-verbal 10-year-old boy with ASD. I live with my family in Pontypridd. I have no sense of danger when it comes to safety. I need constant supervision with all activities and when out in public. I’m an easy-going child but need time to process any instruction you give me. I have a habit of putting non-edible objects in my mouth but my attention can be redirected if you replace that object with a small toy.

Purpose of job

To support me out in the community, encourage my independence and living skills.

Hours of work

• 3 hours per week during term-time
• 6 hours per week school holidays
• Days and times flexible, can be discussed at interview

Rate of pay

£14.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

Tasks involved

• Supporting me to access local activities, visiting parks or playgrounds or the Splash Pad
• Visits to soft play centres during the quiet time
• Encourage my independence, living and social skills
• Teaching/assisting me to engage in my surroundings and to learn from them
• Outings to KFC or McDonalds
• Having fun with me! Making the most of our time together
• Ensuring my safety at all times, providing constant supervision
• Although I cannot swim, I still like going to see swimming pools
• Using your car to take me places of my choice

Type of person required

• Someone who is proactive and focused on supporting me achieve my goals and independence
• A patient, kind and friendly person is important
• You must be sensible, mature and reliable
• Full UK driver’s license and car is essential

About the job

This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months 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 appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.