JOB DESCRIPTION
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 18 years old boy with Down’s Syndrome living in the Graigwen area of Pontypridd. I enjoy going to parks, swimming and ten pin bowling. I also enjoy McDonald’s, KFC and The Pottery for food after I have been out. I can’t walk a great distance and I do have a wheelchair to help me out when I am tired. Sometimes I may need a change of clothes when out if I have an accident but that doesn’t happen much these days as I am older.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I am looking for someone to take me out and about for some fun. I am looking for someone who could take me out after school one day in the week and for a couple of hours on a Saturday/Sunday afternoon.
PLACE OF WORK
In and around the area of Pontypridd
HOURS OF WORK
7 hours 30 mins term time with an additional 4 hours during school holidays
RATE OF PAY
£12.25 per hour including mileage where applicable
TASKS INVOLVED
Keeping me safe
Taking me to places I would like to go
Going out for food
Some personal care help my be need but not very often though
Going swimming with me
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone who can drive and has access to a vehicle (essential)
Someone who has similar interests
Someone who has a fun outlook on life
Someone who is friendly and social
Someone who is willing to learn about my needs and abilities
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 on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Thank you.
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