Job Description
Personal Assistant
A Little About Myself
I am a very lively and bubbly 7-year-old boy living in the Penygraig area. I love fun and silly activities, I enjoy 1:1 interaction, I have lots of interests and hobbies including watching alphabet songs on the TV and on my iPad. I also attend Fuze weekly, Polar Bear Swimming lessons and enjoy going to role play lane. I like going outside to beach and for walks. I also have a playroom so you can play with me in the house as my mammy can help my older brother.
I have Autism, Global Development Delay, and sensory processing Disorder and suspected pica. I am non-verbal but will communicate through sounds and gestures, I can make sounds to some of my favourite songs.
I don’t like loud noises. I like my own space as sometimes things get too much for me, I can get overstimulated. I don’t see any danger around me or to myself; I will need high levels of supervision as I put things in my mouth that shouldn’t go in there. I love to play but will need supervision as I fall over (flat‑footed, and low muscle tone) sometimes and tend to run off if you don’t hold my hand I will run out onto the road.
I need to be in a car seat when I’m in your car I can kick out at seat is it’s too loud in the car. I like to have something to play with in the car like strings or mammy has used a bobble before. Mammy puts me behind the passenger seat as no one sits there. I do pull hair and climb up you to gain attention. I need meaningful interactions and supervision for me to feel calm and feel safe.
I am incontinent and wear nappies so I will need changing if we are out in the community at any time.
Mammy is happy for people to job share if hours are a problem.
Purpose of the Job
To support me out in the community and to always ensure my safety. To provide support at home if my mum needs respite. To support me at times with my mam if they need assistance. Personal care as I will need my nappy changed.
Hours of Work
5 hours school term time and 12 hours school holidays per week.
Rates of Pay
£14.50 per hour plus mileage.
Tasks can include
* Personal care
* Taking and assisting me to my clubs
* Helping my mam if we are out together
Type of Person Required
* Someone who loves to play
* Be able to accept my differences
* Like to be a part of my busy lifestyle
* Be able to keep up with me as I am very active
* Ensuring my safety always is very important
* Reliable, punctual
* Considerate, caring, trustworthy
* Friendly/chatty
* Confident, proactive
About the Job
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.
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