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JOB DESCRIPTION
MALE Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a cheeky and funny 18 year old male living in the Penarth area with my family. I am an outgoing and friendly person. I am very empathetic towards people and like to understand others’ feelings. I attend school full time and I really enjoy school and I am doing very well.
I would like a PA to take me to the park and kick a ball around with me, take me swimming and watch a film in the cinema with me. Sometimes even just staying at home and playing video games with me.
I have a diagnosis of Rasmussen Syndrome, a very rare condition that involves long-term worsening inflammation of one half of my brain, Hemianopia; a loss of one half of my visual field and a left sided weakness. I can be unsteady on my feet so I use a crutch and for long walks have a wheelchair.
PURPOSE OF JOB
To support me in the community and help towards my independence.
PLACE OF WORK
In the local area of Penarth
HOURS OF WORK
4 hours a week.
Potentially an hour after school in the week and the remaining hours to be worked on the weekend.
3 weekends a month to be worked.
RATE OF PAY
£14.80 per hour
£0.40 per mile
TASKS INVOLVED
Potential support with dressing and undressing when swimming
Social outings
Community activities
Providing me with companionship
Playing video games
Any other reasonable task
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Male due to potential personal care
Young outlook on life
Friendly and chatty
Confident and proactive
Respect for confidentiality and working in the home
Car driver with business class insurance
ABOUT THE JOB
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay given. The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK
Thank you