MPM1850 Personal Assistant

Please quote job reference MPM1850 on application. Apply now JOB DESCRIPTION A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a 16-year-old girl living in Rhydyfelin with my family and pets. I have 3 cats and a very bouncy Cockapoo. I have a diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay and Epilepsy. I have regular seizures but take medication for this. You will need to be my eyes and ears because I don’t have any sense of safety and danger, especially on the road. I can wonder off when in the shop as I’m easily distracted. I must be closely supervised at all times. At the moment my confidence is low and I find it difficult to initiate or engage in conversation. When I’m out at the park I prefer it to be quiet and don’t like playing with other children. PURPOSE OF JOB The purpose of the job is to create a calm environment to gain life skills away from the comfort of my mum. You will support me to gain confidence around new people and social situations. HOURS OF WORK 3 hours per week. RATE OF PAY £13.00 per hour 40p mileage allowance TASKS INVOLVED Taking me out in your car to the shops or park Going for short walks in the local area if the weather is decent Playing games with me and taking the time to get to know me Supporting me to learn ways to cope with the world around me Supporting me to learn independence and new life skills Reassuring me when I am not coping well TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED A friendly, patient and understanding person is important Someone energetic, outgoing and fun Someone who will put in lots of effort to get to know me as a person Ideally you’ll have some experience with my disability, but this is not essential 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. My mother will be your legal employer. The wage will be paid every month on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holiday. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS Check at no cost to you. Apply now

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