VOG1173 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Penarth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant in Penarth to help an individual leave the home safely and engage in outings. The role involves short, flexible hours (2 hours weekly) with outings by car and activities to build confidence in public spaces.

The successful candidate should be calm, friendly, and able to work flexibly across the week. A driving license with business class insurance is preferred, and a DBS check will be carried out.

Qualifications

• Experience of ASD and mental health is desirable.
• Calm and reassuring demeanor is valued.
• Flexible availability across the week is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take the individual out for car rides.
• Help build confidence in public and encourage outings.
• Occasionally longer days out to local attractions.
• Support independence and social skills development.
• Provide reassurance as needed.

Skills

Calm and reassuring

Friendly and chatty

Car driver with business class ins.

Flexible schedule

ASD/mental health experience

Job description

I am a 19-year-old woman living in the Penarth area with my mother. I am very artistic and enjoy drawing, reading, writing stories and creating fictional characters. I also really enjoy going out for car rides, even if there is no destination, to listen to music and have a chat.

I have a diagnosis of ASD and experience mental health struggles. This can make me very anxious and means I am not very good in public. My mood can be quite unpredictable.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking for a PA to support me to leave the house safely as I am currently in my home all the time.

HOURS OF WORK

2 hours per week to be used flexibly Monday – Friday.

RATES OF PAY

£16.50 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

Taking me out for car rides.

Supporting me to build confidence in public and encouraging me to go out.

Potentially going for longer days out to Cardiff Museum, Penarth pier or to Barry beach.

Helping me to build some independence and improve social skills.

Reassuring me when required.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Someone with experience of ASD and mental health is desirable.

A calm and reassuring person.

A person who can work flexibly throughout the week.

A friendly and chatty person.

A car driver with business class insurance.

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 four weekly 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

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIREDS

Someone with experience of ASD and mental health is desirable.A calm and reassuring person.A person who can work flexibly throughout the week.A friendly and chatty person.A car driver with business class insurance.