PM2295 Personal Assistant (school holidays only)

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

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Mountain Ash seeks a Personal Assistant to support a 6-year-old girl during school holidays, in community activities and play centers.

You will assist with personal care, keep her safe, and enable participation, with a monthly wage and mileage paid. A DBS check and NI number are required; references will be checked; reliability and warmth are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with caring for a child with ASD preferred.
• Ability to engage in community activities and groups.
• Willingness to perform personal care tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with changing a pull-up when needed.
• Support child's engagement in activities and outings.
• Keep child safe and ensure readiness for transitions.

Skills

Active childcare

Patience

ASD awareness

Reliability

Job description

PM2295 Personal Assistant (school holidays only)

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.

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

£15.50 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