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Personal Assistant

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I am a 9 year old boy living in the Rhondda. I currently have a diagnosis of ADHD and I am currently in the process of getting assessed for autism. I am very energetic, likeable and charming boy with a witty sense of humour. I can however display challenging behaviours especially around changes to my daily routine. I don’t like many sports however I do like swimming and I am currently having lessons. I also like to go to the park and to play centres. Most of all I like to be outdoors especially on a beach or going for walks as this is where I feel calmest and happiest. My PA would also have to enjoy being outdoors and also be willing to travel outside of the local area. I do not mind the odd trip to the cinema or bowling if the weather is poor, however they would have to be limited as being indoors for long periods of time can escalate my challenging behaviours.

The role is to work as my PA.

The role will involve working alongside another PA quite often as most of my support is 2:1. Some instances will also involve my mum accompanying us on trips out e.g to appointments.

The role requires a commitment of a minimum of 5 hours per week per PA. The role will include days and early evening work due to school terms and holidays. Term times will require early evenings on Mondays (weekly), Tuesdays (2 weekly), and Fridays (weekly). School holidays will require Monday day and evening (weekly) and Friday daytime (weekly), in addition to the Monday evenings. There may also be the odd Saturday where extended family are unavailable for support, however this is very rare.

£14.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

• Ensuring my safety at all times
• Providing me with constant supervision while also encouraging my independence
• Helping me develop my social skills around people and in places outside of the home
• Supporting me to manage my emotions safely with appropriate behaviour management techniques
• Planning in advance any trips out so I am prepared
• Supporting my family for me to attend appointments
• Providing support at home for my family to have respite

• Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD is highly desirable for this post, however personal experience would be considered dependent upon knowledge.
• Mature in life
• Accepting and understanding of challenging behaviours
• Able to consistently manage my challenging behaviours
• Be able to apply a calm consistent approach in difficult situations
• Be willing to commit to the role long term
• Must be reliable
• Flexibility is essential due to school terms
• Must have a full licence and your own vehicle with business insurance as this will mandatory for the post
• Ability to work as part of a wider team of PAs

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.