PMPersonal Assistant

Please quote reference PM1380 on application, Apply Now

I am an 11-year-old girl living in the Miskin area. I live with my parents, my brother and our 2 cats. I like yoga balls, trampolines, balloons and shopping. I am seeking a personal assistant to support me out in the local community.

I have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD and I am non-verbal. I struggle to recognise risks and keep myself safe so will require support in this area, I usually go out with family but I am looking forward to gaining some independence and developing my social skills without my family. I can become overstimulated and may display behaviours that challenge, so need two people with me at all times.

I am non-verbal but can communicate in other ways - I use my tablet and sound/gesture to show what I want.

To support and assist me out in the local community. Developing social and communication skills. You will work alongside a second person, 2:1.

6 hours per month, hours worked flexibly by prior arrangement.

£14.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

• Taking me swimming or to the park
• I like to go and see chickens
• I enjoy going shopping to buy toys
• I like going for food to McDonalds or somewhere that serves steak
• High level of supervision required
• Support me to navigate the environment safely and reduce risk of harm
• Recognising my emotional triggers (crying babies or waiting for example) and re-directing me where appropriate

• An outgoing and bubbly personality
• Active and energetic to keep up with me
• Someone who is able to encourage me to become independent
• Someone who is responsible and sensible and able to keep me safe
• Ability to understand/recognise if I display behaviours that challenge
• Have necessary skills to distract and re-direct if I become distressed
• Experience working with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Able to work alongside another person

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority. All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins. Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number.

Employment will commence under an initial trial period. Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note:

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.