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PERSONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT, Merthyr Tydfil
Client: People Plus Independent Living Services
Location: Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
494ed304257e
Job Views:
4
Posted:
14.03.2025
Expiry Date:
28.04.2025
Job Description:
I am a 36-year-old young lady living with my family in the Merthyr Tydfil area. I am looking for a personal assistant for 6 hours per week.
About Myself: I have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and have a learning disability. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to help me out of my home to socialise in the local community and give me more independence. I will also need someone to push my wheelchair for me.
I enjoy music, films, colouring in, and anything Harry Potter related. I also like going out for meals, swimming, bowling, cinema, to the park, and going into town and shopping. I want to have fun doing the things I enjoy and have support to do those things.
Likes:
1. Shopping for new clothes, CDs, and DVDs.
2. Watching Disney Films, Harry Potter, and various TV shows.
3. Listening to music, primarily pop and country from the 60s-80s.
4. Dancing and enjoying long drives with music.
5. Going to the park and walking around the lake.
6. Going to the theatre and pampering sessions.
7. Playing cards and spending time with my pets.
Dislikes:
1. Scary things, particularly Halloween costumes.
2. Changes in routine.
3. Loud bangs.
Working Hours/Pay Rate:
6 hours per week - £13.80 Per Hour (Paid monthly). Hours need to be flexible to my needs and will be discussed in the interview.
Tasks and Duties:
1. Take me out of my home environment and ensure my safety in the community.
2. Support my independence and preserve my personal well-being.
3. Provide supervision and encouragement for a good life.
4. Assist with personal care.
Type of Person Required:
1. Someone with patience and understanding of my complex needs.
2. A person with a positive can-do attitude.
3. A bubbly and easy-going manner.
4. A dependable person who arrives on time.
5. A person with a commitment to this kind of work.
Training:
Training is accessible if required for the job role.
Additional Information:
Successful applicants will be subject to a three-month trial period. A DBS check will be required, at no cost to yourself.
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service Users. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.
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