Personal Assistant - Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom - People Plus Independent Living Services

Description

Personal Assistant – WEEKEND WORK

Ref no: MRT530309(CB)

2 VACANCIES

Merthyr Area

£13.60 per hour

Varied hours available - discussed at interview

About Myself

I am a eighteen year old girl living at home with my mum, step dad and brother.

I like to listen to music and like to dance, I enjoy going for drives in the car, to go on walks and I love to go swimming

If I could choose some new things to do, they would be – horse riding, cycling and touch trust.

I do not like busy environments or loud noises

I have a diagnoses of ASD as well as ADHD as well as learning disabilities with language and speech difficulties, I occasionally have seizures

I am non verbal but do communicate well through gestures as well as my PEC books, as well as my touch talker, when encouraged to do so

Tasks/ duties required of a Personal Assistant

To provide support to access various social and recreational activities. You must therefore have a clean driving license and use own vehicle.

To provide personal care support

To provide support to access voluntary opportunities in the community

To provide support in the home

To support and manage distress behaviour and keep me safe.

To provide support with preparing meals

To assist in the maintenance of independent living and so provide me with a greater range of opportunities to enhance her lifestyle.

All support to be provided using a person-centred approach.

TYPE OF PERSON/S REQUIRED

The ideal person will have a good sense of humour and should also display plenty of energy, initiative and enthusiasm. In addition, applicants should be patient and trustworthy with a flexible and empathic attitude.

A positive attitude and clear understanding of confidentiality is essential. Promoting the independence of the client will be the main focus for any support.

You must be reliable, friendly and punctual.

You must be flexible as hours may vary depending on the monthly rota

You will be expected to cover holidays and sickness as part of a team.

The following skills/experience will be required – manual handling, first aid and food hygiene. Training can be provided.

Additional Information

2 Vacancies available

Hourly rate £13.60 per hour

Hours of work Hours to be discussed at interview -Flexible

Days required - WEEKEND WORK

The post will include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)

Additional Information

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

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

To apply:

Apply online – specifically in Google search engine, precisely enter

MRT530309(CB) where it will then take you to where you can apply.

Please request an application form via our registered email address or call quoting the reference number MRT530309(CB)

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.