Personal Care Assistant
About Myself
I’m a 17 year old male living with my family in the Merthyr area.
My social worker and I have decided that I need help to develop my independent living and social skills.
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to help me to be independent at home and also take me out in the community as I lack the skills and experience to keep myself safe in the community and will require support to do this in a planned and supervised way.
I have a diagnosis of ASD and Anxiety. It takes me time to build a relationship with those who are new to me, as a result, my verbal communication can be limited. I can sometimes be very quiet until I know you and I find it difficult to express myself. I can get anxious and frustrated in new situations or when trying to learn new skills I will need reassurance at these times.
Tasks and Duties
I would like to employ a Personal Assistant to help me in the following areas:
• To help me manage my own money, advice and guidance.
• To help develop social networks accessing the local community and develop my ability to assess and manage risk.
• To support me in helping manage my anxiety and emotions and develop coping strategies
• To help me learn to complete household tasks such as making snacks and drinks.
• To plan with me activities that encourage my development of social skills and personal safety. To enable me to be more independent from my parents and to be able go on activities on my choosing.
Working Hours / Pay of Rate
8 Hours per week and additional hours to cover annual leave/sickness
£13.50 per hour plus mileage allowance
Type of Person Required
• A person with patience, who understands the disability I have
• A person with a has an easy-going manner
• Someone who is encouraging
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time
• A person with a positive commitment to this kind of work
• Car and full Drivers License required
Training
Full training will be provided by service user and family.
About The job
Salary Frequency – Calendar Monthly.
Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period.
Applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS police check at no cost to yourself.
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service User. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.