A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
A friendly and reliable Personal Assistant is needed to support a bright and chatty 7½-year-old boy living in Penarth. I love football, board games, and computer games and am good at maths. I can be very chatty and enjoy sharing my thoughts and ideas with others. As someone with ADHD and ASD, I sometimes find it challenging to cope in group situations, but I enjoy soft play and playing with other children. On occasions I may struggle to share or pick up on social cues; with the right support I am eager to have fun, learn new things, and make great memories.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The main reason for this position is to provide support, enabling me to access and enjoy my favourite hobbies both at home and within the community. Only one personal assistant is required for this position.
HOURS OF WORK
Flexibility is essential, as hours can be carried over and scheduled according to my needs and mutual convenience.
As my PA you will be paid for 12 hours per 4 weeks (3 hours per week). Mileage and expenses will be reimbursed. Please be certain you can commit to these arrangements before applying.
RATES OF PAY
£17.10 per hour
Mileage: 20 miles at 40p
TASKS INVOLVED
* Social outings and community activities
* Supporting me to be safe while out in the community
* Assisting me to maintain and develop friendships
* Prompting me with eating and drinking if I forget
* Supporting me to engage in activities that are meaningful to me
* Taking me to group activities such as sports clubs that I enjoy
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
* Understanding of how ASD and ADHD can affect me and appreciating the challenges I might face
* Knowledge of PDA – demand avoidance approaches
* Supportive, caring and considerate
* Reliable and punctual – someone I can depend on
* Flexible, as my needs and routines may change
* Friendly and enjoys chatting
* Confident and proactive
* Respecting confidentiality and able to work in my home
* Experience ideal but training can be provided as a condition of employment
* Able to drive so we can go on outings
* A clean driving licence with business class insurance
* Comfortable with pets and not allergic (there is a cat in the home)
* Non-smoker
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 initially. The wage will be paid after four weeks 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.
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