Please quote reference MPM1826 on application, Apply Now 

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

 

I’m a 20-year-old girl living in the Treorchy area with my mum (half the week) and my dad (the other half) and always with my two younger brothers who I sometimes find annoying. I have a learning disability. I am a chatty, friendly and caring person and I never fail to make people laugh with my cheeky sense of humour. I like musicals, TV programmes, swimming and the cinema. I like looking around shops and going out for food, I sometimes even like bowling. I have been working on my road safety so this is something I want to keep practising if we go for walks.

 

Purpose of Job:

 

To support me to be more confident and independent, develop new social skills and explore local community activities.

 

HOURS OF WORK

 

5 hours per week term-time & 10 hours school holidays to be used flexibly. Days and times to be discussed at interview and can change from week to week.

 

RATE OF PAY

 

£14.25 per hour

40p Mileage allowance

 

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

 

• Supporting me whilst out in the community to help build my confidence and independence
• Suggesting new activities that are suitable for my age
• Encouraging me to be social
• Teaching me about dangers in the community and how to avoid them
• Handling money, making payments in the shop and checking my change
• How to plan a journey from my house to an activity, especially if we are going on the bus, ie, learning bus routes and how to use the bus
• Helping me to learn what to do in the event of an emergency whether it is at home or in the community
  
  

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

• Someone with an understanding of how to engage with a young person who lacks confidence and social skills
• A friendly, fun, outgoing person
• Must be motivated and reliable
• A person with a creative streak in them would be great!
• Enjoys the cinema and cooking
• You must definitely like Christmas time – it’s my favourite – making Christmas biscuits, decorating the tree
• Someone who is compassionate and easy to get along with
• A nice, helpful person
• Someone who likes cats – I have 2
• You must be responsible and sensible
• Someone who can teach me in a kind way
• A car driver with access to a car is essential

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

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.