JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am an energetic boy of 9 years living in the Rhondda area. I currently have a diagnosis of ADHD, and also exhibit traits of autism however I am waiting for this to be formally assessed.
I am very charming and likeable but like most children I have another side where I can sulk if plans change. It’s important for me to maintain a routine and stick to it.
You’ll know if I’m happy because I will clap my hands. Some of my favourite activities are swimming, being out in nature and attending play centres. I do not mind the occasional visit to the cinema however I can become bored and display behaviours that challenge in these environments hence why any visits here would be limited. I enjoy being active but interestingly I don’t like sports; I like being active in other ways like going out for walks or to the beach as this provides me with the benefit of burning my excess energy and having fun at the same time.
I am nervous around new people so whilst we build a relationship my mom will join us on outings.
PURPOSE OF JOB
This position is to work with me as my PA, alongside another PA as my support is 2:1. On occasion, it might be my mum and her PA who will join us on outings. Although my behaviour can be challenging you will have the support of someone else when we are out.
HOURS OF WORK
5 hours per week
Mostly weekday hours but on a rare occasion a weekend might be needed, so you must be prepared to work the odd weekend.
RATE OF PAY
£12.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.
TASKS INVOLVED
Supporting me when out in my local community alongside another PA
Using your car to take me places of my choice
Encourage my independence, living and social skills
Ensuring my safety at all times
Taking me to the odd appointment
Supporting me to manage my emotions in an appropriate way
Managing challenging behaviour, applying appropriate behavioural management techniques to challenging situations
Planning beforehand any days out in order for me to prepare as I like to know what is happening in advance of our visits
Calmly and consistently managing my behaviour
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
You must be sensible, mature and reliable
A calm and patient person is essential
You must know how to work with children and understand them
Needs to use initiative and get stuck into role
It is highly desirable for you to have worked with ADHD and Autism previously, whether personal experience or work related
You will accept and understand that I am a child with challenging behaviour and part of your job is to support me and manage the difficulties I experience when it comes to expressing myself
Someone who is able to recognise the feeling behind my behaviour and deal with them calmly and consistently
Because I struggle to adapt to change you must be willing to commit to this role in a long term capacity
You will understand that it will take time for me to build trust with you and get to know you so to start with my mum will be involved in our activities
You must be able to work as part of a team
Full UK driver’s license and car is essential
ABOUT THE JOB
This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months 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 appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.