CDP1727 Personal Assistant to Child Quote ref: CDP1727 on application form Apply now JOB DESCRIPTION Personal Assistant A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a young girl with Autism living with my parents in the Pontprennau area of Cardiff. Due to my Autism I need extra support with some of my daily living I enjoy activities such as a local walk and playing in the local park also playing in my own home. I am looking to recruit a Personal Care Assistants to support me with my some of my daily living tasks. PURPOSE OF JOB The purpose of the job is to ensure I am safe and personal care needs are met. To support me with daily living tasks that I may have difficulty with. PLACE OF WORK In my home and in my local community. HOURS OF WORK I have 6 hours a week Times would mainly be from 3.30pm and sometimes on weekends. The days when hours are to be worked can be discussed at interview. RATE OF PAY £9.65 per hour. TASKS INVOLVED To prompt and support me with personal care. To prompt and support me with basic daily living skills. To prompt and support me accessing my local community, by way of local walks and visiting the playground in the park. Occasionally pick me up from school. TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED A person who has understanding and experience with low functioning/ non-verbal Autistic children. A person that will keep me safe both in my home and within the community. A person who is dependable, reliable and trustworthy. A person with good communications skills. A person who is an owner driver. 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.