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Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team; Dyserth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay at SSP rate

Holiday entitlement 5.6 weeks

Training provided

Job summary

Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team seeks a Personal Assistant to support a teenage son with autism in Dyserth. The role offers an average of 3 hours per week, with flexibility for longer or holiday periods. Training provided where available. Driving licence preferred.

We value a kind, patient, and empathic person who can help the family plan activities and build confidence and safety in the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support and care preferable.
• Driving licence preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to our teenage son during activities and outings.
• Support his participation in local community events to build confidence and safety.
• Help plan and accompany activities such as cinema, swimming, and outdoor play.

Skills

Experience providing support

Driving licence

Job description

Company: Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team

Personal Assistant required in Dyserth !!

Hours: An average of 3 hours weekly though we are happy to be flexible to allow support for a longer period less regularly (perhaps alternate weeks). We would also consider employing someone to support during school holidays only.

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support our teenage son who lives with us and his brother

Our son is a happy, cheeky and inquisitive boy. He is easy going and kind and prefers quieter environments. With a diagnosis of autism and a learning disability he would benefit from a Personal Assistant to support him to have fun and to enjoy himself in his local community. This could be visiting the cinema, going swimming and playing outdoors. We feel this will increase his confidence and safety awareness greatly.

We are looking for a kind, patient and understanding person who is empathic.

We look forward to building a rapport with our PA and will be happy for them to become involved with the planning of activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience of providing support and care preferable

Driving licence preferable

5.6 weeks’ holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)

Training provided if required and where available

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service