Overview
Casual Holiday cover
About the person
I am a 22-year-old lad living with my family and our dog in the area of Pontypridd. I am friendly and chatty and love anything to do with sport especially football and rugby. I am registered blind, I have no peripheral vision, and I use a mobility cane as my primary aid, which I am getting better at using. Sometimes I need some assistance with describing the area around me whilst I am walking. The change of contrast in light also affects my eyes I also have a learning disability, and I have difficulty reading and writing and will require transport to and from my day centre so a PA will have to have their own car and business insurance.
Purpose of job
To support me in my day centre 3 days per week, from 8am until 4pm and helping me with activities that I enjoy taking part in when I am there.
I will need some guidance to pay for my meals and prompting me to wash my hands when going to the toilet and make sure my trousers are pulled up properly.
And just making sure I am safe throughout the day.
Place of work
Day centre.
Hours of work
24 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8am until 4pm.
Rate of pay
14.00 per hour + mileage
Tasks involved
* Always ensuring my safety.
* Making sure I always wash my hands after using the toilet.
* Assisting me at lunch times and paying for my meals as sometimes I get mixed up with my cash.
Type of person required
* Someone who is confident and can prompt me to use the correct aids.
* Help me access my snacks/food/drink.
* Driver with access to own vehicle.
* Someone vigilant, present in the moment and always pays attention.
* Someone friendly, approachable and has patience.
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 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
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