VOG783 Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 March 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2024 |
| Location: | Bridgend, Bridgend County |
| Company: | Dewis Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Please quote job reference VOG783 on application. Apply now
JOB DESCRIPTION
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am twenty-three and live in the Bridgend area. I am looking for a personal assistant who can accompany me on activities outside the home to help me socialise. I am a high functioning Autistic person and can be a bit quiet and shy. I find being with lots of people a bit overwhelming and find it difficult to make friends.
I enjoy going to Cardiff on my electric scooter and the freedom it gives me. I like going to the cinema, bowling, walking and being outside. I have done lots of outdoor activities with the Princess Trust and would like someone who is also sporty and active to assist me on days out.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I would like someone who is a similar age to me and is interested in keeping fit and active but who also likes gaming. I need to feel more confident when I go out and not always feel on my own and isolated. It would help me if someone could initiate conversations and help me to meet new people and maybe make a few friends. It would be helpful if I could start going to some new groups in Cardiff. I access One Stop once a week and have in the past gone to a comic book group and an anime group which I really enjoyed.
PLACE OF WORK
As I would like to go out twice a week I would either need to be picked up from my home, go out on the train or be met in town depending on the activity agreed. I am ideally looking for one person.
HOURS OF WORK
Wed 1.00 pm till 4.00 pm / and or Thurs 11.00 am till 2.00 pm / and or Friday 1.00 pm till 4.00 pm
RATE OF PAY
Meets NMW and 0.40p per mile (20miles per week).
TASKS INVOLVED
• Picking up from the house or meeting at the train station to accompany into Cardiff.
• Helping in social settings to communicate needs and feel more comfortable talking to people.
• Carry out activities ie, going to the gym, walking ,rock climbing, playing squash etc.
• Being sensitive to social barriers and making me feel comfortable.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
• I would prefer someone similar in age who also likes to be active.
• Likes comic books and anime as well as DC and Marvel films.
• Friendly and easy to talk too but not noisy and over chatty.
• Reliable and punctual, I don’t like to be kept waiting.
• Trustworthy and considerate to my Autism.
• Car owner with a clean driving license is not essential as long as you are happy to meet me in Cardiff.
• A non-smoker.
• Proactive as I can find it difficult making decisions.
ABOUT THE JOB
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Thank you.
Apply now
JOB DESCRIPTION
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am twenty-three and live in the Bridgend area. I am looking for a personal assistant who can accompany me on activities outside the home to help me socialise. I am a high functioning Autistic person and can be a bit quiet and shy. I find being with lots of people a bit overwhelming and find it difficult to make friends.
I enjoy going to Cardiff on my electric scooter and the freedom it gives me. I like going to the cinema, bowling, walking and being outside. I have done lots of outdoor activities with the Princess Trust and would like someone who is also sporty and active to assist me on days out.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I would like someone who is a similar age to me and is interested in keeping fit and active but who also likes gaming. I need to feel more confident when I go out and not always feel on my own and isolated. It would help me if someone could initiate conversations and help me to meet new people and maybe make a few friends. It would be helpful if I could start going to some new groups in Cardiff. I access One Stop once a week and have in the past gone to a comic book group and an anime group which I really enjoyed.
PLACE OF WORK
As I would like to go out twice a week I would either need to be picked up from my home, go out on the train or be met in town depending on the activity agreed. I am ideally looking for one person.
HOURS OF WORK
Wed 1.00 pm till 4.00 pm / and or Thurs 11.00 am till 2.00 pm / and or Friday 1.00 pm till 4.00 pm
RATE OF PAY
Meets NMW and 0.40p per mile (20miles per week).
TASKS INVOLVED
• Picking up from the house or meeting at the train station to accompany into Cardiff.
• Helping in social settings to communicate needs and feel more comfortable talking to people.
• Carry out activities ie, going to the gym, walking ,rock climbing, playing squash etc.
• Being sensitive to social barriers and making me feel comfortable.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
• I would prefer someone similar in age who also likes to be active.
• Likes comic books and anime as well as DC and Marvel films.
• Friendly and easy to talk too but not noisy and over chatty.
• Reliable and punctual, I don’t like to be kept waiting.
• Trustworthy and considerate to my Autism.
• Car owner with a clean driving license is not essential as long as you are happy to meet me in Cardiff.
• A non-smoker.
• Proactive as I can find it difficult making decisions.
ABOUT THE JOB
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Thank you.
Apply now