VOGPersonal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a 21-year-old woman living in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan.

I would enjoy support to visit museums or the theatre when my health allows.

I enjoy watching sport, especially rugby, and occasionally I go to local matches.

I also like watching films, so would like to go to the cinema from time to time.

I would also like help to cook or bake occasionally, as this is something I enjoy but cannot safely do alone.

I have Chronic Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and am Autistic.

I struggle with social situations and can often get overwhelmed.

I am a manual wheelchair user and can transfer myself but would need it folding up and placing in the car when we go out.

I may also need assistance on ramps and uneven surfaces.

Some days, due to my fatigue and muscle weakness, I find it difficult to get ready for the day, so may need help with brushing my hair, brushing teeth and washing my face.

PURPOSE OF JOB Support when we are out in the community and in my home.

I attend an Autism support group once per month on a Tuesday which again I will need help getting to and from Cardiff.

HOURS OF WORK 6 hours per week to be worked flexible, to be discussed more at interview.

TASKS INVOLVED

Social outings, community activities

Support to cook or bake

Any other reasonable task

Some help with getting me ready for my day.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED Reliable/Punctual Considerate/Caring/Trustworthy Friendly/Chatty Confident/Proactive Confidentiality/working in the home. Car driver/Access to a car to transport employer/ able to be able to lift foldable wheelchair. Knowledge and understanding of Autism.

ABOUT THE JOB Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted.

A trial period will be necessary in the first instance.

The wage will be paid four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check

• which will need to be carried out before employment can commence.

The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority). The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).