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DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
14.75 per week
Aberdare
Part-time

MPM2275 Personal Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Part-Time Personal Assistant

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am 5 years old living in the Aberdare area, I live with my parents and my little sister. My mum describes me as a cheeky character who likes attention. I have a smile that lights up the room, I like to explore my surrounding areas with bum shuffles, and I am non- verbal but have my own way of expressing my needs. I have complex health needs and support for my care will be required alongside my mum.

My health needs significantly impact my daily life, I have been diagnosed with ventriculomegaly, developmental delay and epilepsy, full training will be needed in manual handling, epilepsy awareness and medical training around feeding requirement will also be required. I am fully reliant on a feeding tube so time management will be in place with this.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

To support mum in the home and out in the community.

RATE(S) OF PAY

 

£14.75 per hour

HOURS OF WORK

 

14 hours a week

Weekday mornings to help with school preparation, I will need someone who is flexible so if I am unwell could come at different times.

Social hours to assess the community.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

  • Personal care will be required
  • Support for mum with school mornings
  • Going to the local park
  • Help to get ready to start the day
  • Support out in the local community.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

  • Someone who is bubbly and chatty.
  • An experience person would be an advantage but full training will be given.
  • A driver is desirable but not essential.
  • Someone who is able to support alongside mum

 

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.

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