JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a young female living in the Llanishen area of Cardiff.
I have severe learning difficulties resulting in limited speech. I understand what is being said to me but I often need time to think and respond. I usually speak using one or two words but can use simple sentences with prompts. I can be shy with new people but become more confident as I get to know someone. I love music and dancing, as well as arts & crafting activities. I also like to go shopping and I enjoy a visit to Costa Coffee!
PURPOSE OF JOB
To help me access activities and to also promote and support my independence.
PLACE OF WORK
Pick up after school from Ty Gwyn special school in Ely. Driver required - for Alicia to attend gym & dance class (see details below)
HOURS OF WORK
8 Hours per week during term time.
Mon 3.15-6.15pm (flexible - could be moved to another day)
Thurs 3.15pm-7.15pm (required due to dance class)
11 Hours per week during the school holidays
RATE OF PAY
£14.20 per hour.
TASKS INVOLVED
On Mondays I usually go to the gym and then swimming at the Village Hotel in Coryton. As I have a membership there, my PA can access the facilities with me.
On Thursdays I attend a dance class in Barry YMCA. I will need to go for food (McDonald’s etc) and then onto dance class at 5.30pm.
I will need to be picked up from school and then taken back to my home in Llanishen at the end of the shift.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
I would like someone who is happy and confident to attend a gym and to assist me with using the gym equipment, such as the cross trainer, treadmill and weight machines.
I would also like my PA to attend the swimming pool with me as this is something I particularly enjoy doing.
Knowledge of Makaton would be beneficial – I can speak but I know quite a lot of Makaton.
A car driver and owner 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 probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.