PM2103 Personal Assistant Please quote reference PM2103 on application, Apply Now JOB DESCRIPTION Part-Time Personal Assistant A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a 13 year-old boy living in Porth town centre with my mum and cat Elsa. I am home schooled and have additional needs and sensory issues with some autistic traits but I have no formal diagnosis of anything. I’m more comfortable around older people and tend to be nervous around my peers. I’d like to gain more confidence around them by participating in activities with them. However, I don’t like activities in crowded and noisy places. Some of my favourite things to do is surf the internet and look at different places on the world map. USA is my favourite place and I know plenty of interesting fact about the country, especially all the US presidents. Ask me who the 5th president was and I’ll know the answer straight away! One day I’d like to visit or live there but I need to learn many life skills first. I also know plenty of other random facts about different countries and their leaders. I’m a big history buff. You’ll find I’m a chatterbox about the things I know and can be repetitive telling you the same things over again. PURPOSE OF THE JOB The purpose of the job is to assist me to expand my experiences and confidence. I want to develop my confidence and life skills and will need support doing this. HOURS OF WORK 4 hours per week Early afternoon during the week but this can be discussed in more detail at an interview. RATES OF PAY £12.50 per hour 40p mileage when you use your car TASKS WILL INCLUDE Accompany me on activities outside the home, for example, bowling, walks or museums Participating in and suggesting outdoor activities Ensuring my safety and well-being at all times Interacting with me during activities Helping me develop various essential life skills; interpersonal skills, money management, confidence, going into a shop on my own and completing a purchase Learning to travel on public transport Being a mentor to me, being reliable and taking an active interest in spending time with me TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED An outgoing, energetic and bubbly person is important Someone I can have fun with Experience working with children with additional needs Be flexible with your time being able to accommodate the shifts of my preference Understand the importance of confidentiality Someone who shares some of my interests and can easily talk about them A car owner/driver who is willing to use car for work purposes/take me on outings ABOUT THE JOB Although this is a part-time job, it will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The salary will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay given (5.6 weeks pro rata). The post is subject to a probationary period and a DBS (Police) Check at no cost to you. You will have to supply 2 references, one of which should be able to comment on your work practices.