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Personal Assistant
DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
14 per month
Treorchy
Part-time

MPM2100 Personal Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 15-year-old boy living in Treorchy. I have a syndrome called Potocki Lupski Syndrome. I have additional needs such as lacking road safety awareness. You’ll have to keep a close eye on me because I can wonder off or get a bit rough when playing, especially if I am over-excited.

I crave attention from adults and am happy to do most activities if an adult is present. I like doing arts and crafts and being outside.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support me out in the community, encourage my independence and living skills.

HOURS OF WORK

 

6 hours per week

Days and times flexible, can be discussed at interview

RATE OF PAY

 

£14.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

 

TASKS INVOLVED

  • Supporting me to access local activities, visiting parks or playgrounds
  • Encourage my independence, living and social skills
  • Teaching/assisting me to engage in my surroundings and to learn from them
  • You will help me to learn about money management, for example, making a payment in the shop and counting my change
  • Support to focus on road safety
  • Having fun with me! Making the most of our time together
  • Ensuring my safety at all times, providing constant supervision
  • Using your car to take me places of my choice

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

  • Someone who is proactive and focused on supporting me achieve my goals and independence
  • A patient, kind and friendly person is important
  • You must be sensible, mature and reliable
  • Someone responsible for my safety
  • Full UK driver’s license and car is essential

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 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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