A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a 16-year-old boy living in the Llantrisant area with my parents. I have ADHD, ASD and speech & language disability. I am funny and have a good sense of humour. I enjoy going to the cinema, bowling and trampoline parks. I enjoy watching planes and racing cars on YouTube. I like being outdoors for moderate walks, on bike rides and I enjoy travelling by car and on public transport. I am looking for a Temporary Personal Assistant to support me with my independence and to keep me safe in the community. This position is maternity cover – likely length 6 months. PLACE OF WORK The main purpose of the job is to accompany me to places I enjoy, whilst ensuring my safety at all times. HOURS OF WORK 3 hours per week – on the weekends. RATE OF PAY Meets NLW plus 45p per mile for the required journeys we make together in your car. TASKS INVOLVED • Talking to me and building up a good trusting relationship; • Supporting me to go out and do things socially; • Accompanying me out for walks / exercise; • Trips to the cinema, bowling etc; • Support me with handling money; • Ensuring my safety is priority at all times. TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED • A good sense of humour is important, reliable, trustworthy, flexible and have patience • Mature attitude, calm and energetic • Non-smoker • A driver with own car and business class insurance • Experience of working with children with ADHD/Autism is preferred ABOUT THE JOB This post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. 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 on receipt of a payslip from Dewis Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to attend any training that is identified as necessary.