PM2276 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Tonypandy is seeking a part-time support worker to accompany a young boy to community activities after school. The role involves social outings, ensuring safety, and helping with routine needs. A trial period and references are required, and the employer will cover DBS costs.

Hours are 6 per week, with pay at £15.50 per hour and mileage of 20 miles per week. Applicants must have a National Insurance number and be willing to undergo checks before employment.

Qualifications

• National Insurance number required.
• DBS (Police Check) required.

Responsibilities

• Social outings, community activities
• Always keeping me safe

Skills

Reliable/Punctual

Considerate/Caring/Trustworthy

Friendly/Chatty

Confident/Proactive

Confidentiality/working in the home

Car driver/Access to a car to transmit

Fun with a good sense of humour

Job description

I am a bubbly 11 year old boy living in the Tonypandy area with my family, I am very chatty and have an infectious laugh. I have lots of interests and hobbies including Trampolining, swimming and football and often go to my local football field. I don’t like to be around big crowds of people and will make you aware if I am not comfortable and leave.

I would like to go to the Cinema or go out for food sometimes. I only eat certain foods and like to keep to a routine and carry a worry worm in my pocket and my favourite blanket with me as I have been diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. Leaving my mum will be very hard and I may run off if get scared or overwhelmed when we are out as I have no road safety so you must be aware of this.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support me out in the community and engage in activities I enjoy.

To encourage me try new things in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

6 Hours per week, after school will be preferable and maybe weekends sometimes.

RATES OF PAY

£15.50 per hour and 20 miles per week.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Social outings, community activities
• Always keeping me safe

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Reliable/Punctual
• Considerate/Caring/Trustworthy
• Friendly/Chatty
• Confident/Proactive
• Confidentiality/working in the home
• Car driver/Access to a car to transport employer
• Fun with a good sense of humour

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 four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

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 this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK