Overview
Personal Assistant – A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 10 year old girl living in the Miskin area. I live with my parents, my 15-year-old brother, and two cats. I am seeking a personal assistant to support me out in the local community. I have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and PICA, and I am non-verbal. I sometimes struggle to recognise risks and keep myself safe, so I will require support in this area. I usually go out with family but am looking forward to gaining some independence and developing my social skills with less family support. I can become overstimulated and may display behaviours that challenge, so I need two people with me at all times. I am non-verbal but can communicate in other ways – I use my iPad to type sentences or use Makaton.
Purpose of Job – To support and assist me out in the local community. You will work alongside a second person, 2:1.
Hours of Work
3 hours per Fortnight.
Rate of Pay
£13.50 per hour and 0.40p a mile.
Tasks Involved
* Taking me swimming
* Going to the park
* Seeing chickens
* Going shopping to buy toys
* Going for food to places such as McDonald’s or elsewhere that serves steak
Type of Person Required
* An outgoing and bubbly personality
* Someone who is active and energetic
* Someone who is able to encourage me to become independent
* Someone who is responsible and able to keep me safe
* Someone who will understand if I display behaviours that challenge
* Able to work alongside another person
About the job / Employment Details
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.
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.
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