Support Assistant (PA) Merthyr Tydfil

People Plus Independent Living Services; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A lively 8-year-old boy in Merthyr Tydfil is looking for two personal support assistants to help him explore outdoor activities, ensure his safety, and support his independence. Ideal candidates will be kind, patient, and have experience with children who have additional needs. The role requires a flexible working schedule of 6 hours per week at £13.50 per hour, plus mileage.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs and behavioral challenges is essential.
• Full UK Driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help access local community and surrounding areas.
• Ensure safety and promote independence.
• Provide reassurance and maintain routines.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Reliability

Understanding

Trustworthiness

Job description

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Client:

People Plus Independent Living Services

Location:

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

I’m looking for 2 personal support assistant 6 hours a week each.

I am an 8 year old young boy who likes being outdoors and exploring.

I have ADHD, and learning difficulties but I’m happy and confident with lots of energy.

I love music and arts and craft when I’m home but outside I love open spaces and running around.

I would like someone to help me

• Access the local community and surrounding areas.
• Always ensure my safety and promote my independence.
• Encourage a happy and positive atmosphere.
• Provide reassurance when I have become unsettled, sometimes I can become overwhelmed. Times like this I need routines and boundaries.

Working Hours/Rate of pay

£13.50 plus mileage allowance of £0.40 pence pm

6 hours per week x 2 workers can be worked flexible

Type of person required

• Someone who is kind and patient and will respect my needs
• Someone who has previous experience of working with children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
• Full UK Driving licence – Desirable
• Reliability is essential
• Someone who is understanding and trustworthy
• Someone who will encourage independence

Training

Training is available from my parents

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be subject to a three month trial period

A DBS check will be required, this will be at no cost to yourselfPlease note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of Service Users. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not Peoples Plus