Personal Assistant
Treharris
Personal Assistant 3 - 6 Hours per week
About Myself
I’m a 17 year old boy living with my mother in the Treharris area. I have ASD and ADHD which affects my behaviour. I am sensitive to sound and certain sounds can trigger my behaviour. I like structure and routine in my day-to-day life. I am very outgoing, chatty, and active. I enjoy playing on my game consoles the X Box, Switch etc. My Mother is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to help me develop my social interaction with people of a similar age and to promote my independence.
I work 2:1 with 2 personal assistants to support me.
Likes:
• Going to the Gym, dancing, eating out, swimming, shopping, theme parks and trying new things
Dislikes:
• Being told no – try to use other words
• Not being in control
• Waiting for something or someone
Tasks and Duties
Taking me places that interest me which could be
• Attending afterschool clubs
• Finding local groups or activities I may enjoy
• Taking me swimming
• Gym and sporting activities
• Hillside walks/Fishing
• Going to the cinema
Working Hours / Pay of Rate
3 -6 hours per week
( average between 3 Hours term time and 6 hours school holidays)
£13.50 per hour
0.40p millage allowance when I’m in the car with you
Type of Person Required
• Friendly, patient and understanding
• Someone who is energetic, outgoing, fun and a good time keeper
• An authoritative yet calm manner is important
• Someone with experience and a clear understanding of ASD and ADHD
• Someone who can drive and has their own car
Training
Full training will be provided in house by the existing team of PA’s.
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.
To apply:
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