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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 15 year old boy living in the Aberdare area, my interests and hobbies are going to the Cinema from time to time and I like to go to the park and just have a wonder around at my own pace. I like to go to the local Bowlplex and play on the 2p machines and enjoying playing on my IPad.
I have ASD and Global development Delay and am also nonverbal, I can answer yes and no and I do understand most things. I wear ear defenders as and when I need them when I am out as I don’t like places where are too loud. I only drink shakes and would need support with my personal care as I wear pull ups so will need to change if we are out.
I would need your full attention when we are out in the community as I run off so may put myself in danger without thinking.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Main reason for the position, support me out in the community and respite for family.
RATE(S) OF PAY
£15.00 per hour + mileage.
HOURS OF WORK
6 hours per week term time … 2 x 3 hours shifts
12 hours per week school holidays … to be discussed.
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Personal care and toileting needs
Social outings, community activities
some appointments
Any other reasonable tasks
Prompting me to try different things.
Making sure of my safety is very important as I will run off when out as I have no road sense.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Reliable/Punctual
Considerate/Caring/Trustworthy
Friendly/Chatty
Confident/Proactive
Confidentiality/working in the home
Experience preferable but not essential
Car driver/Access to a car to transport employer
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 four-weekly / 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.