Personal Assistant - Experience with Autism required

I am looking for 2 Personal Assistants to work with me for 6 hours a week and an extra 5 hours 1:1 at home. I will need someone who has experience with Autism.

I’m a boy, 10 years old and live in Merthyr with my family.

My family and my Social Worker would like for me to gain confidence and independence outside my family home. I would enjoy 1-2-1 play and interaction which will develop my social skills. I need to gain tolerance to a variety of different social locations for example, inside shops, buildings and outdoors. I would also like to play with other children and I enjoy playing out outdoors visiting parks etc.

To enable my independence, I will need a Personal Assistant to spend time each week supporting me to go out in the community. I also require an additional 5 hours per week 1:1 care at home.

I think I’m already quite independent, but I do struggle to ensure my own safety. I will need reminding to stay safe throughout sessions.

Tasks and Duties 

• Promote/ensure my safety awareness
• Promote independence
• Take me out in my local community
• Help me be more sociable and confident away from my family.
• A Car user with vehicle would be desirable

Working Hours / Pay of Rate

6 hours per week 2:1 out in the community and 5 hours per week 1:1 at home

£15.50 Per Hour and £0.40 pence per mile for mileage.

Type of Person Required

• Trustworthy
• Flexible
• Has experience with severe autism
• Adaptable
• Reliable and honest
• Kind, positive and fun
• A Car user would be helpful

Training

Full training will be provided in house by the existing PA and family.

About The job

Salary Frequency – Calendar Monthly - By BACS.

Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period.

A DBS check will be required, this will be at no cost to yourself.

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service User. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.