PM2270 Female Personal Assistant (2:1 support)

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

Job summary

A local support organization is looking for a Female Personal Assistant in Pontyclun to assist an 8-year-old girl with personal care and supervision during social outings. The ideal candidate should be patient, caring, and proactive. The role requires 4 hours of work per week, with a pay rate of £14.00 per hour plus mileage. A National Insurance number and satisfactory DBS check are mandatory for employment.

Qualifications

• Must be patient and considerate while providing personal care.
• Need to be friendly and proactive in social outings.
• Respect for confidentiality and ability to work in a home environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and toileting needs.
• Facilitate social outings and community activities.
• Perform any other reasonable task as needed.

Skills

Considerate

Caring

Trustworthy

Confident

Patient

Friendly

Job description

Overview

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Role

Female Personal Assistant

About the Person

I am an 8 year old girl living in the Pontyclun area. I enjoy swimming, going to the park, running, going on the slides, using my iPad, and watching different things. I am nonverbal and have been diagnosed with ASD and an intellectual disability. I have avoidant/restrictive food intake and will need constant supervision as I may eat things I shouldn’t eat. I can become overwhelmed and may be quiet and sensitive to touch. Personal care is needed as I am double incontinent and wear pull ups.

Purpose of the Job

I would like 2 PAs to work on a 2:1 basis to help me go outside my family home and to assist me in managing my behavior when I am out, as I tend to run off without noticing danger.

Hours of Work

4 hours per week, working on a 2:1 with another PA.

Rates of Pay

£14.00 per hour + mileage.

Tasks / Responsibilities

• Personal care and toileting needs
• Social outings and community activities
• Any other reasonable task

Type of Person Required

• Considerate, caring, trustworthy, relaxed
• Friendly and chatty
• Confident and proactive
• Respectful of confidentiality; able to work in the home
• Very patient

About the Job / Conditions

Although part-time, this is a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary. The wage will be paid monthly and appropriate holiday pay provided. 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 the check will be met by the employer (Local Authority). The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure the applicant has the right to work in the UK.