Job Description Job Reference: SP-FS-CCC1 Closing Date: 24th February 2025 Job Title: Personal Assistant/Support Worker Hours: 3 hours per week term time. 6 hours per week during school holidays (dates & times to be discussed with employer). Rate of Pay: £13.50 Location: Abergele, Conwy About the Job: To work with a 7 year old boy who is none verbal, autistic and has a learning disability. You will be required to support with some personal care, eating and drinking, paying due attention to any dietary requirements and interact with the boy through games, toys, reading and other stimulating activities. Experience of working with people with autism desirable, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn is also acceptable. Responsible to: You will be directly responsible to your employer, the boy's mother. Main Tasks: Assistance with personal care i.e. washing, dressing and assistance with feeding; paying due attention to any dietary requirements. To encourage interaction, communication and motivation during play times through the aid of games, toys, reading and other stimulating activities. To attend activities such as, swimming, swings at the park and long drives. To ensure a clean and safe environment, giving due regard to Health and Safety at all times Any other duties which may fall within the scope of this role, to be discussed and mutually agreed. Required Qualities: Patient, caring, reliable, with an empathic and trustworthy nature. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Able to work flexibly. Person Specification Access to a car with appropriate business insurance cover and full clean driving licence is required. Establish a professional standard of care which should be maintained at all times. Undertake the role with due regard to the service user's physical and psychological needs. Respect and safeguard the goods and property of the family. Respect the privacy of the family and uphold confidentiality at all times. Be punctual, reliable and flexible. Special Conditions: A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process. Disclaimer: The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments. Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.