PM2088 2:1 Male Personal Assistants

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid expenses

Mileage

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking two Personal Assistants to provide 2:1 support for a 20-year-old in the Ferndale area. The role includes enabling him to engage in activities he enjoys and accompanying him on outings to build independence.

Hours total 20 per week, split between two PAs, daytime hours with flexibility across 3–4 days. A trial period, National Insurance number, monthly pay and DBS check are required; costs covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to support someone with ASD and Pathological Demand Avoidance.
• Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle with business-class insurance may be required.
• Patience and reliability to work with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Going to Costa coffee
• Shopping
• Going to Cardiff Castle
• Cinema
• Dinosaur-related activities
• Driving to the games arcade in Merthyr or Nantgarw

Skills

Driving

Vehicle access

ASD awareness

Job description

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 20-year-old young man who lives in the Ferndale area with my mum and our dog. I enjoy playing video games, especially first-person shooter games on the PlayStation. I also like playing arcade games and I like watching gamer videos on YouTube. I have Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance and can display some quite challenging behaviour.

I like to spend a lot of time alone and mum said I don't really see the need for the company of others. On occasion, I can be anxious and when I am, I tend to dust the house. I have developed my social skills, I enjoy going to Costa coffee, Dinosaur Park in Cardiff and I like to explore new things on my own terms.

I have little sense of danger; you may need to be aware of my movements if we are crossing the road as I can be unpredictable or not concentrate.

I do not like any bugs that fly, this is a big fear of mine and this can trigger my anxiety. In this situation, I need reassurance or moving away from the area.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking for two Personal Assistants as I need 2:1 support as I finish college in December. I would like someone who can act as a buddy to me and encourage me to get out and about more to do the things I enjoy the most.

PLACE OF WORK

Local area around Ferndale, Merthyr, Nantgarw, Barry

HOURS OF WORK

• 20 hours per week split between 2 PA's
• 10 hours per PA
• Daytime hours, potentially over 3-4 days but this is flexible depending on what I would want to do

RATE OF PAY

£14.80 per hour

Including paid expenses and mileage

TASKS INVOLVED

• Going to Costa coffee
• Shopping
• Going to Cardiff Castle
• Cinema
• I would enjoy any dinosaur related activity
• Driving me to the games arcade in either Merthyr or Nantgarw

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 monthly basis 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

Thank you

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIREDS

Someone who is committed to the role and will work with me in the long termAt least one person who can drive and have access to a vehicle and business class insuranceSomeone who either has experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance and ASD or at least be willing to do some research into understanding thisSomeone who is used to dealing with challenging behaviour