Please quote reference MT017 on application, Apply Now personal-assistant-application-form
JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-time Personal Assistant
SOMETHING ABOUT ME
I am a 25-year-old young man living with my mum in Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil. At 17 I was diagnosed with autism. This made my years in formal education very difficult. I also experience high anxiety, poor self-image and esteem. I am attending college 3 days a week which I really enjoy. I am a creative person and I love drawing. I have attended life drawing which was a great experience. I have visited London and attended a Comic Con event which is a speculative fiction fan convention. I am yet to attend the one held in Cardiff which I would love to attend. I like watching films of any genre except horror and I am quite an easygoing person and very caring. I am looking for a personal assistant who can accompany me on activities outside the home to help me socialise. I am a high functioning Autistic person and can be a bit quiet and shy.
PLACE OF WORK
In and around the areas of Merthyr.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide maternity cover for my current PA. I would like someone who is a similar age to me and is interested in similar things. I need to feel more confident when I go out and not always feel on my own and isolated. It would help me if someone could initiate conversations and help me to meet new people and maybe make a few friends. It would be helpful if I could start going to some new groups like something creative.
HOURS OF WORK
8 hours per week, minimum. There is the opportunity to work extra hours to cover annual leave and sickness of other PAs.
RATE OF PAY
£13.00 per hour plus mileage where applicable
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
1. Helping in social settings to communicate needs and feel more comfortable talking to people
2. Carry out activities
3. Being sensitive to social barriers and making me feel comfortable.
4. Going to the cinema
5. Getting a bite to eat
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
1. I would prefer someone similar in age who also likes similar things
2. Likes comic con and anime as well as DC and Marvel films
3. Friendly and easy to talk to but not noisy and over chatty
4. Reliable and punctual, I don’t like to be kept waiting
5. Trustworthy and considerate to my Autism
6. Car owner with a clean driving license
7. A non-smoker
8. Proactive as I can find it difficult making decisions
ABOUT THE JOB
Although this is a part-time job, it will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The salary will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay given (5.6 weeks pro rata). The post is subject to a probationary period and a DBS (Police) Check at no cost to you. You will have to supply 2 references, one of which should be able to comment on your work practices.
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