Job description
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A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 21-year-old man from Dinas Powys. I am autistic, have learning difficulties and am non-verbal. I am seeking a caring, reliable and trustworthy Personal Assistant to support me during the day, three days a week, while my mother is at work. You will either stay with me at home, providing companionship and keeping me safe, or support me to access the local community and take part in activities. As I need continuous one-to-one support, your main responsibility will be to ensure I feel safe, comfortable and supported throughout our time together.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Keeping me safe and always providing one-to-one support
Providing companionship and helping me to have an enjoyable day
Understanding and responding to my individual needs
Making sure I have access to drinks and snacks when needed
Supporting me to access the community and take part in activities
Staying with me at home when required
Using your initiative to recognize when I may need support
Helping to maintain a safe and comfortable environment
HOURS OF WORK
16 hours per week
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Daytime hours
Start and finish times are negotiable
RATES OF PAY
£16.00 per hour
40p per mile for mileage when using your own car for work-related journeys.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Caring, patient and trustworthy
Reliable and dependable
Proactive and able to use their own initiative
Understanding of autism and learning difficulties
Experienced in supporting individuals on the autistic spectrum
A confident communicator who can understand and respond to my needs
A car driver with business-class insurance
Willing to undergo a full DBS check
Comfortable around dogs, as I have a sausage dog at home.
ABOUT THE JOB
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 on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay given.
The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).
The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK