Personal Assistant MERTHYR

Personal Assistant MERTHYR 

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to work with me for 6 hours a week in School term time and 10 hours a week in School holidays. I will need someone who has experience with Autism. 

I’m a boy, 9 years old and live in Merthyr with my family.  My family and my Social Worker would like for me to gain confidence and independence outside my family home. I would enjoy 1-2-1 play and interaction which will develop my social skills. I need to gain tolerance to a variety of different social locations for example, inside shops, buildings and outdoors. I would also like to play with other children and I enjoy playing out outdoors visiting parks etc. I think I’m already quite independent, but I do struggle to ensure my own safety. I will need reminding to stay safe throughout sessions. 

Tasks and Duties   

Promote/ensure my safety awareness , take me out in my local community, help me be more sociable and confident away from my family. 

Working Hours / Pay of Rate  

6 hours per week term time and 10 hours per week School holidays.  

£14 Per Hour and £0.40 pence per mile for mileage. 

Type of Person Required  

• Trustworthy, flexible, experience with autism 

• Kind, positive and fun  and a car user would be helpful  

Training 

Full training will be provided in house by the existing PA and family.  

About The job 

Salary Frequency – Calendar Monthly - By BACS. 

Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period. 

A DBS check will be required, this will be 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.