MPM1850 Personal Assistant Please quote job reference MPM1850 on application. Apply now JOB DESCRIPTION A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a 16-year-old girl living in Rhydyfelin with my family and pets. I have 3 cats and a very bouncy Cockapoo. I have a diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay and Epilepsy. I have regular seizures but take medication for this. You will need to be my eyes and ears because I don’t have any sense of safety and danger, especially on the road. I can wonder off when in the shop as I’m easily distracted. I must be closely supervised at all times. At the moment my confidence is low and I find it difficult to initiate or engage in conversation. When I’m out at the park I prefer it to be quiet and don’t like playing with other children. PURPOSE OF JOB The purpose of the job is to create a calm environment to gain life skills away from the comfort of my mum. You will support me to gain confidence around new people and social situations. HOURS OF WORK 3 hours per week. RATE OF PAY £11.75 per hour 40p mileage allowance TASKS INVOLVED · Taking me out in your car to the shops or park · Going for short walks in the local area if the weather is decent · Playing games with me and taking the time to get to know me · Supporting me to learn ways to cope with the world around me · Supporting me to learn independence and new life skills · Reassuring me when I am not coping well TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED · A friendly, patient and understanding person is important · Someone energetic, outgoing and fun · Someone who will put in lots of effort to get to know me as a person · Ideally you’ll have some experience with my disability, but this is not essential 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. My mother will be your legal employer. The wage will be paid every month on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holiday. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS Check at no cost to you. Apply now