Please quote reference VOG1127 on application, Apply Now 

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

A friendly and reliable Personal Assistant is needed to support a bright and chatty 7½-year-old boy living in Penarth. I’m looking for someone who can support me in exploring my favourite hobbies and enjoying them alongside me. I absolutely love football, board games, and computer games, and I’m brilliant at maths! I can be very chatty, and I enjoy sharing my thoughts and ideas with others. As someone with ADHD and ASD, I sometimes find it challenging to cope in group situations, but not always – for example, I really enjoy soft play and playing with other children. On occasions, I may find it hard to lose and might struggle to share or pick up on some social cues, but with the right support, I’m eager to have fun, learn new things, and make great memories.

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

 

The main reason for this position is to provide support, enabling me to access and enjoy my favourite hobbies both at home and within the community. Only one personal assistant is required for this position.

 

HOURS OF WORK

 

Flexibility is essential, as hours can be carried over and scheduled according to my needs and mutual convenience.

 

As my PA you will be paid for 12 hours per 4 weeks (3 hours per week), mileage and expenses will be reimbursed.

 

Please be certain you can commit to these arrangements before applying.

 

RATES OF PAY

 

£17.10 per hour

Mileage: 20 miles at 40p

 

 

 

 

TASKS INVOLVED

 

• Social outings and community activities
• Supporting me to be safe while out in the community
• Assisting me to maintain and develop friendships
• Prompt me with eating and drinking if I forget
• Support me to engage in activities that are meaningful to me
• Take me to group activities such as sports clubs that I enjoy

 

 

 

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

• Understanding of how ASD and ADHD can affect me and appreciate the challenges I might face
• Someone to have an understanding/awareness of PDA – demand avoidance approaches
• It’s important that you are supportive, caring and considerate
• Reliability and punctuality matter to me – someone I can depend on
• Flexibility is key, as my needs and routines may change
• You must be friendly and enjoy chatting
• Confidence and a proactive attitude help me feel comfortable.
• Respecting confidentiality and being able to work in my home is essential
• Experience is ideal but training can be provided as a condition of employment
• You should be able to drive so that we can go on outings.
• A clean driving licence is required, with business class insurance
• You need to be comfortable with pets and not allergic, as there’s a cat in the home
• Non-smoker

 

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 four weekly 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