Dear Applicant

Re: Personal Assistant Vacancy

Please seebelow the job description for the post of Personal Assistant.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am ayoung boy living in Llandough with my parents and twin sister. I have austism that affects the way I understand the world and communicate with others. I go to school in Ysgol Y Deri and enjoy my time there. While in the house I enjoy watching YouTube on my iPad. I like to watch repetitive things, especially film studio clips like the Warner Bros clip. When I’m out I’m really outgoing, I like energetic activities such as going to the park, running around in open spaces, and going to play centres. I use limited language but I’m always able to get my point across with short sentences and words. I like going out for drives too, or just generally being out and about. I like going into town and love visiting the LEGO store. When I’m out I need to be guided and looked after at all times, I have no sense of danger and for my safety I need to be monitored constantly. I have had a PA for 3 years who is moving onto different things, we formed a really good relationship and both used to enjoy our time together. Once or twice I exhibited behaviour that was challenging but generally we got on well. I am happy doing most things, I like visiting places of interest such as St Fagans, Cosmeston Lakes and the Cardiff Bay Barrage. I always like to stop and play in the play parks.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this job is to enable me to take part in social activities and join in with my local community. It will enable my parents to have a break from their caring role and spend time with my sister also.

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours per week

Week 1 Thursday 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Week 2 Saturday 11am – 2pm

RATES OF PAY

  • £8.60per hour
  • 40p per mile for mileage

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

  • Making sure I am safe at all times.
  • Taking me out in your own car for which mileage will be paid.
  • Taking me to play centres or to other activities that I may want to do.
  • Supporting me when I use the toilet

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

  • Someone with experience of working with Autism would be advantageous
  • Someone who is kind and patient
  • Someone with access to a car they can use for work
  • Someone who can swim
  • Someone fit and active
  • Someone who is flexible
  • Someone who can collect me from school once a fortnight

ABOUT THE 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 four weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay.I will be your Employer.

This post is subject to an enhanced police (DBS) check.