Job Description – SUPPORT WORKER/Personal Assistant SEPT 2024 About Myself I'm a 19 year old female living with my family in the Merthyr area. I am looking for a Support Worker/Personal Assistant to take me out in the community as independently I lack the skills and experience to keep myself safe in the community and will require support to do this in a planned and supervised way. I can sometimes be very quiet until I know you and I find it difficult to express myself. I can get anxious and frustrated in new situations or when trying to learn new skills I will need reassurance at these times.. I have been diagnosed with a Genetic disorder, this has resulted in "extremely low" cognitive abilities and difficulties with my feet and hands. I can be very unsteady on my feet and need support with certain tasks. Despite my difficulties, I like a range of activities including swimming, music and drama. I would like a personal assistant to be available to plan with me some activities in order to promote and develop my self confidence, social skills, personal safety and independent skills. Tasks and Duties A personal assistant should ensure I have opportunities that promote my self confidence and decision making skills. To plan with me activities that encourage my development of social skills and personal safety. I will need support and encouragement to express my views with opportunities to build on my confidence and experiences to make more informed decisions/choices. I am able to make basic decisions but will need additional support for more complex decision making. To enable me to be more independent from my parents and to be able go on activities on my choosing Working Hours / Pay of Rate 8 Hours per week and additional hours to cover annual leave/sickness £13.50 per hour plus mileage allowance Type of Person Required A person with patience, who understands the disability I have A person with a positive can-do attitude A person with a bubbly and easy-going manner A person who is dependable and arrives on time A person with a positive commitment to this kind of work Full Drivers License required Training Full training will be provided by service user and family. About The job Salary Frequency – Calendar Monthly. Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period. Applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS police check at no cost to yourself. 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.