CDP1395 Personal Assistant to Child

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I'm an 8 year old boy living in the St Athan area of the Vale of Glamorgan, although my care is funded by Cardiff City Council. I have autism and learning difficulty. I also have a chromosome defect. I need support to get out and about. I am very active and lively and I'm a very happy child. If you are providing support to me, you will need to be physically fit as I can run off and have no sense of danger. I like going swimming, trampolining and soft play but I need to do these activities when it is quiet as I do not like crowds. When working with me, you will need to use your initiative to keep my interest, otherwise I will want to go home early and my foster family will not get the break that they need. I also like going for a drive.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist me in accessing the community.

PLACE OF WORK

You will work in and around the local community, near to my home.

HOURS OF WORK

A 4 hour block, at times to be agreed over the weekend.

RATE OF PAY

£9.05 per hour.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Helping me to access the community, whilst ensuring my safety.
• Assistance in the toilet may be required on occasions.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Reliable and conscientious
• Physically fit
• Similar leisure interests
• Able to ensure my safety at all timesAble to respect privacy and confidentiality of me and my foster family

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

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