JOB DESCRIPTION
Temporary Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 16-year-old boy living in the Llantrisant area with my parents. I have ADHD, ASD and speech & language disability. I am funny and have a good sense of humour. I enjoy going to the cinema, bowling and trampoline parks. I enjoy watching planes and racing cars on YouTube. I like being outdoors for moderate walks, on bike rides and I enjoy travelling by car and on public transport.
I am looking for a Temporary Personal Assistant to support me with my independence and to keep me safe in the community. This position is maternity cover – likely length 6 months.
PLACE OF WORK
The main purpose of the job is to accompany me to places I enjoy, whilst ensuring my safety at all times.
HOURS OF WORK
3 hours per week – on the weekends.
RATE OF PAY
Meets NLW plus 45p per mile for the required journeys we make together in your car.
TASKS INVOLVED
• Talking to me and building up a good trusting relationship;
• Supporting me to go out and do things socially;
• Accompanying me out for walks / exercise;
• Trips to the cinema, bowling etc;
• Support me with handling money;
• Ensuring my safety is priority at all times.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
• A good sense of humour is important, reliable, trustworthy, flexible and have patience
• Mature attitude, calm and energetic
• Non-smoker
• A driver with own car and business class insurance
• Experience of working with children with ADHD/Autism is preferred
ABOUT THE JOB
This post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
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 on receipt of a payslip from Dewis Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata).
You will be required to attend any training that is identified as necessary.
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