CDP1975 Personal care assistant Please quote job reference CDP1975 on the application. Apply now JOB DESCRIPTION Personal Assistant GENERAL INFORMATION Personal assistant needed to assist a young woman with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and learning difficulties, living in the Old St Mellons area of Cardiff. PA to support with batch cooking, cleaning and general supervision of light domestic tasks in the property. General supervision ensuing cooking appliances are properly turned off after use. Support also needed to assist with managing her finances and encourage her to clean her flat. There will also be support in the community and assist with socialising and building her confidence. HOURS OF WORK 5 hours per week Broken down as 2.5 hours for two days. Times and days can be discussed with employer. RATE OF PAY £10.30 per hour TASKS CAN INCLUDE • Assisting with cooking and cleaning in the property, as well as other domestic tasks.• Assisting with finances and letters.• Providing support with accessing the community and to build confidence. TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED Caring, friendly, and chatty.Responsible and reliable.Previous experience in autism preferred.Patient.Car driver preferred, but 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 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. Thank you.