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Closing date-31/05/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I am a young female living in the Llanishen area of Cardiff.

I have severe learning difficulties resulting in limited speech. I understand what is being said to me but I often need time to think and respond. I usually speak using one or two words but can use simple sentences with prompts. I can be shy with new people but become more confident as I get to know someone. I love music and dancing, as well as arts & crafting activities. I also like to go shopping and I enjoy a visit to Costa Coffee!

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

To help me access activities and to also promote my independence.

 

PLACE OF WORK

 

Out in the community.

 

HOURS OF WORK

6 Hours per week during term time.

Mon 3.15-6.15pm (flexible - could be moved to another day)

Thurs 3.15pm-7.15pm (required due to dance class)

 

9 Hours per week during the school holidays – 3x3 hour shifts.

 

RATE OF PAY

£12.85 per hour.

TASKS INVOLVED

On Mondays I usually go to the gym and then swimming at the Village Hotel in Coryton.  As I have a membership there, my PA can access the facilities with me.

 

On Thursdays I attend a dance class in Barry YMCA. I will need to go for food and then on to Dance class at 5.30pm.

 

I will need to be picked up from school and then taken back to my home in Llanishen at the end of the shift.

 

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

I would like someone who is confident to attend a gym and to assist me with using the gym equipment, such as the cross trainer, treadmill and weight machines.

I would also like my PA to attend the swimming pool with me as this is something I particularly enjoy doing.

Knowledge of Makaton would be beneficial – I can speak but I know quite a lot of Makaton.

A car driver and owner is 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.