PM2295 Personal Assistant (school holidays only)

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; 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 for a 6-year-old girl with ASD. Responsibilities include personal care and ensuring safety while engaging in community activities. Ideal candidates should be friendly, reliable, and proactive, with a preference for those experienced with ASD. The role offers £14.50 per hour and requires a DBS check prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Experience with children and understanding of ASD is preferred.
• Must be able to ensure the child's safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Engage and participate in community activities.
• Always keep an eye on the child.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Reliability

Friendly demeanor

Proactive attitude

Job description

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 6 year old girl living in the Mountain Ash area. I am very active and happy and love to be out in the community and attend lots of activity groups and play centres. I have lots of hobbies including gymnastics and Swimming. I am confident in the water and especially love the slides. My favourite place to eat is McDonald’s so would like to go there when we are out. I have been diagnosed with ASD and am pre-verbal, I can answer yes and no and am very polite. I use lots of echolalia and like to repeat phrases from my favourite TV shows. I use a mobility pushchair if I am out for a long time as I cannot walk long distances. I would need a PA to be aware that when we are out I will take things that catch my eye without paying so you would have to always be vigilant and always keep an eye on me.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Out in the community and local activity groups.

HOURS OF WORK

6 hours per week through every school holiday to be worked over different days.

RATES OF PAY

£14.50 per hour + Mileage

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Personal care/assist to change my pullup when needed.
• May have to change my clothes/always have spare in my bag.
• Keeping me safe.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone who loves to play
• Be able to accept my differences
• Like to be a part of my busy lifestyle
• Be able to keep up with me as I am very active
• Ensuring my safety always is very important
• Reliable/punctual
• Considerate/caring/trustworthy
• Friendly/chatty
• Confident/proactive
• Someone with experience of ASD is preferred.

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 on a monthly basis 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.