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Job Description
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
SOMETHING ABOUT ME
I am a young man of 29 who lives in the Twynyrodyn area of Merthyr Tydfil with my mother and younger brother. I have an autistic spectrum disorder and therefore require additional support to enhance my social activities. I am extremely active and enjoy many things, like canoeing, Air shows, etc. I am very keen on sports and would like to go and watch some games with someone, for example rugby/football matches. I would like to do any activity that gets me out and about and doing fun interesting things outside of my family home. I need someone to support me while my mother is at work, I might need support with preparing food while I am at home. I am quite independent and I am able to tell you what I would like to do and where I would like to go, but I would need support getting to places and someone to stay with me whilst I am there.
PLACE OF WORK
Out in the community and at home.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of the job is to help me to maintain my independence and safety. I would like assistance with getting out and about and trying out new activities.
HOURS OF WORK
There are 34 hours available per week on a flexible basis to be discussed at interview.
RATE OF PAY
£13.50 per hour.
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Support me to pay for entrance tickets/handle money
Support with visiting place
Trying out new things, new activities
Taking me to sport activities /Clubs
Taking me to Rugby/football/Cricket matches
Taking me out in your vehicle.
Staying close by and supporting me if required.
Support me in making appropriate choice of clothing.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
This Client needs a Driver/Owner
Enjoys similar interests, enjoys being active
Patience
Friendly and good company
Good sense of humour
Flexible
Happy to work with someone who has an autistic spectrum disorder
Positive approach to this type of work
Able to work on own initiative.
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 monthly basis 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