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Personal Support Assistant CAR USER ESSENTIAL, Merthyr Tydfil
Client: People Plus Independent Living Services
Location: Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ae2a545526ce
Job Views: 8
Posted: 09.02.2025
Expiry Date: 26.03.2025
Job Description:
I am a happy, 9 year old boy who is looking for a Personal Assistant to support me in the Merthyr area.
I would like to have a little more independence and for someone to spend time in the week supporting me to go out in the community.
I am autistic and my family and social worker encourage me to develop my communication skills and gain confidence outside my family home. This will also help my mother take a break from her caring role.
I like most things and would like to have the opportunity to access social activities in the community in a range of social settings.
Tasks and Duties
1. Help me be more sociable and confident away from Mam, Dad and siblings.
2. Help me develop my own interests and plan activities with me.
3. A Personal Assistant to look after me for 4.5 hours in termtime (weekend) and 12 hours a week in School holidays; this could include taking me to the park or to an activity, group etc.
4. Be patient and help me develop independence and confidence.
5. A Car user with vehicle essential.
6. Observe me always and help me to develop self-care skills.
Working Hours / Pay Rate
£13.80 per hour.
4.5 hours per week (WEEKENDS) during termtime
12 hours per week during School holidays
Type of Person Required
1. Needs a DBS check
2. Preferably a person with a background in childcare and works with children with autism, additional needs.
3. A car and full driver's license.
Training
Full training will be provided in house.
About The Job
Salary Frequency – Calendar Monthly or Fortnightly - By BACS.
Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period.
A DBS check will be required, this will be 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.
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