Pm2253 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support service in Mountain Ash seeks a Part-Time Personal Assistant to support a 10-year-old boy with autism and other needs. The role includes assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety during outings, and providing emotional support. Candidates should be kind, patient, and have experience with children. This position is part-time, requiring 4 hours weekly during term time and 8 hours during school holidays.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Ability to keep the child safe at all times.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Experience with children, especially those with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in daily activities and personal care.
• Support during swimming outings and community trips.
• Manage challenging behaviour with emotional reassurance.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Good sense of humour

Driving with business class insurance

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 10 year old boy living in the Mountain Ash area. I am a happy, cheeky boy who loves animals and musicals; some of my favourites are The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Jungle Book. I love sensory experiences like music, lights and buses. When out I like to go to the park, the shops and swimming. I have a diagnosis of autism, global delay and Kleefstra syndrome. I do have occasional meltdowns when I am overwhelmed or something triggers me. I am still in nappies, so personal care will be required. I am verbal but a few words you say might not be understood. I am peg fed by my mum; this is something she will do before I go out. When out I will need to be watched at all times as I do not have a sense of danger.

Purpose of the Job

To support or assist in the home and local community.

Rates of Pay

£14.70 per hour

Hours of Work

4 hours term time per week, 8 hours school holidays per week

Responsibilities

• Going out swimming.
• Assisting me in the community.
• Taking me on public transport, especially buses.
• Helping me to manage any challenging behaviour.
• Provide emotional reassurance and continuity.
• Helping with safe support with routine tasks.

Type of Person Required

• Someone who can keep me safe at all times.
• Someone with a good sense of humour.
• A person who is kind and patient.
• A person who drives and has business class insurance.
• A person who is happy to use public transport occasionally.

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 four-weekly / 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.