JOB DESCRIPTION
Relief Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 19 year old young man who has Autism living in the Whitchurch area of Cardiff. I have limited communication but verbalise at a basic level. I love to go Bowling, Cinema, Swimming, Museum and browsing Charity Shops, Beaches and Walking, I am of a very calm and pleasant nature, however I do walk very fast but all you have to do is ask me to slow down or stop and I will do this if told. I can be comical and you can benefit from this.
Purpose of job
To cover my main carer when they are on Annual Leave and ensure I am safe at all times, as I have no sense of danger especially crossing the road and in busy places.
Place of work
My home
Hours of work
12 hours a week over 2 days Monday and Wednesday 6 hrs per day
Rate of pay -
£12.60 per hour
Mileage from my home to my choice of activity and back will be paid at the rate of 41p per mile.
Tasks involved
• Supporting and keeping me safe at all times
• Taking me to activities of my choice
Type of person required
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to respect my privacy and confidentiality
• Someone who can be flexible if needed with his or her time if needed
• A car driver .
• Good Sense of humour
• Flexible and adaptable to meet my needs
• Similar Interests
• Kind
• Patient
Essential qualities
• Reliable Punctual
• Able to respect my privacy and confidentiality
• Flexible and adaptable to meet my needs
• A car driver with Business Class 1
Desirable qualities
• Similar leisure interests
• Good Sense of Humour
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.
Thank you.