Job Description Job Reference: SP-BS-CCC2 Job Title: Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker (This job advertisement for females only falls as an Exception Under the Equality Act 2010) Hours: 10 hours per week. 3 hours on Wednesday night and the rest to be flexible hours during the week Rates of Pay: £12.80 Location: Llandudno Junction, Conwy Closing Date: 18th December 2024 About the Job: We are seeking a personal assistant/support worker to work with a 24 year old lady with autism in the Llandudno Junction area. You will be required to support with some personal care, eating and drinking, paying due attention to any dietary requirements and interact with the lady through games, toys, music, songs, reading and other stimulating activities. Experience of working with people with autism desirable, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn is also acceptable, as training will be given. Responsible to: You will be directly responsible to your employers, the lady's parents Main Tasks: Assistance with personal care i.e. washing, dressing and assistance with feeding; paying due attention to any dietary requirements. PA to encourage interaction, communication and motivation during play times through the aid of games, toys, music, songs, reading and other stimulating activities. To ensure a clean and safe environment, giving due regard to Health and Safety at all times Any other duties which may fall within the scope of this role, to be discussed and mutually agreed. Required Qualities: Patient, caring, reliable, with an empathic and trustworthy nature Enthusiasm and willingness to learn regarding Autism Able to work flexibly Prepare to accept specific training Person Specification - the successful applicant should: Establish a professional standard of care which should be maintained at all times Undertake the role with due regard to the service user's physical and psychological needs Respect and safeguard the goods and property of the family Respect the privacy of the family and uphold confidentiality at all times Be punctual, reliable and flexible Special Conditions: A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process. Disclaimer: The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments. Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.