Personal Assistant/TN/PER114732

Job description

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A young man who is completely non verbal from Carmarthen requires a Personal Assistant for 5 hours per week on a Monday and Tuesday after school from 3pm to 5.30pm but can be then used flexibly during the school holidays.

He is in full time nappies so will require changing and he is very sensory seeking so taking him to do activities like Sgiliau or another soft play and swimming would engage with him.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting the young man with encouragement in gaining independence

2. Enabling the young man to interact socially in their community

3. Providing support to the young man attending activities of interest

4. Supporting the young man to develop independent living skills

5. To provide companionship in the his home, including engaging in conversation with him and providing them with social interaction

6. Ensuring the young man’s safety at all times during your working hours

7. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by his parents during your working hours

8. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.

9. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)

10. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Relationships: Communication / Nature of Contacts:

1. Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer.

2. To undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.

3. Able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary.

Job Working Environment:

Working in employer’s homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.