Personal Assistant – WEEKEND WORK
Ref no: MRT530309(CB)
2 VACANCIES
Merthyr Area
£13.60 per hour
Varied hours available - discussed at interview
About Myself
I am a eighteen year old girl living at home with my mum, step dad and brother.
I like to listen to music and like to dance, I enjoy going for drives in the car, to go on walks and I love to go swimming
If I could choose some new things to do, they would be – horse riding, cycling and touch trust.
I do not like busy environments or loud noises
I have a diagnoses of ASD as well as ADHD as well as learning disabilities with language and speech difficulties, I occasionally have seizures
I am non verbal but do communicate well through gestures as well as my PEC books, as well as my touch talker, when encouraged to do so
Tasks/ duties required of a Personal Assistant
To provide support to access various social and recreational activities. You must therefore have a clean driving license and use own vehicle.
To provide personal care support
To provide support to access voluntary opportunities in the community
To provide support in the home
To support and manage distress behaviour and keep me safe.
To provide support with preparing meals
To assist in the maintenance of independent living and so provide me with a greater range of opportunities to enhance her lifestyle.
All support to be provided using a person-centred approach.
TYPE OF PERSON/S REQUIRED
The ideal person will have a good sense of humour and should also display plenty of energy, initiative and enthusiasm. In addition, applicants should be patient and trustworthy with a flexible and empathic attitude.
A positive attitude and clear understanding of confidentiality is essential. Promoting the independence of the client will be the main focus for any support.
You must be reliable, friendly and punctual.
You must be flexible as hours may vary depending on the monthly rota
You will be expected to cover holidays and sickness as part of a team.
The following skills/experience will be required – manual handling, first aid and food hygiene. Training can be provided.
Additional Information
2 Vacancies available
Hourly rate £13.60 per hour
Hours of work Hours to be discussed at interview -Flexible
Days required - WEEKEND WORK
The post will include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)
Additional Information
Successful applicants will be subject to a three-month trial period.
A DBS check will be required, this will be at no cost to yourself.
Please request an application form via our registered email address ilsmerthyrtydfil@peopleplus.co.uk or call 0330 123 2815 quoting the reference number MRT530309(CB)
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service User. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.