Reliable PA for Outdoors & Community Activities

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

Job summary

A support service for individuals with disabilities is seeking Personal Assistants in Cardiff to provide companionship and safety for an 18-year-old with Autism. Responsibilities include taking him out for activities, ensuring his safety, and assisting with personal care. Ideal candidates are trustworthy, reliable, and enjoy being active outdoors. Flexibility in hours is required, with a pay rate of £14.75 for about 5 hours per week. Experience with autistic children is preferred. A National Insurance number and DBS check will be necessary.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Probation period with potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Must be patient and enjoy interacting with children.
• Car driver preferable with business use class.
• Experience working with Autistic individuals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take the individual for long walks.
• Participate in activities like football.
• Ensure safety during community outings.

Skills

Trustworthy

Reliable

Honest

Good Sense of Humour

Patient

Confidentiality Respect

Job description

A support service for individuals with disabilities is seeking Personal Assistants in Cardiff to provide companionship and safety for an 18-year-old with Autism. Responsibilities include taking him out for activities, ensuring his safety, and assisting with personal care. Ideal candidates are trustworthy, reliable, and enjoy being active outdoors. Flexibility in hours is required, with a pay rate of £14.75 for about 5 hours per week. Experience with autistic children is preferred. A National Insurance number and DBS check will be necessary.