JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
I’m a 18 year old girl living in the Treorchy area with my mum (half the week) and my dad (the other half) and always with my two younger brothers who I sometimes find annoying. I have a learning disability. I am a chatty, friendly and caring person and I never fail to make people laugh with my cheeky sense of humour. I like musicals, TV programmes, swimming and the cinema. I like looking around shops and going out for food, I sometimes even like bowling. I have been working on my road safety so this is something I want to keep practising if we go for walks.
Purpose of Job:
To support me to be more confident and independent, develop new social skills and explore local community activities.
HOURS OF WORK
5 hours per week term-time & 10 hours school holidays to used flexibility. Days and times to be discussed at interview, and can change from week to week.
RATE OF PAY
£13.00 per hour
40p Mileage allowance
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Supporting me whilst out in the community to help build my confidence and independence
Suggesting new activities that are suitable for my age
Encouraging me to be social
Teaching me about dangers in the community and how to avoid them
Handling money, making payments in the shop and checking my change
How to plan a journey from my house to an activity, especially if we are going on the bus, ie, learning bus routes and how to use the bus
Helping me to learn what to do in the event of an emergency whether it is at home or in the community
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone with an understanding of how to engage with a young person who lacks confidence and social skills
A friendly, outgoing person
Someone who is compassionate and easy to get along with
You must be responsible and sensible
Someone who can teach me in a kind way
A car driver with access to a car is essential
ABOUT THE JOB
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probationary period of 6 months will be necessary in the first instance. My mum will be your employer. The wage will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay.
This job is subject to a DBS check and suitable references.