DPPA/KJP/802 - Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Borth, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DPPA/KJP/802 |
Summary
Job title: Personal Assistant
Location: Borth area
Hours of work: 6 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £12.00 per hour
Introduction
A caring, patient and committed personal assistant is required to support our 12 year old daughter who is Autistic with a PDA (pathological demand avoidance) profile. This is primarily to help her to develop confidence and skills to step out into the world and develop her interests in her own time.
We are a neuro divergent family and we celebrate Autistic identity and do not see this as a disadvantage but more a challenge due to living in a neuro typical world, it is for this reason that support is needed.
Her current special interests are make-up art and fashion design. She is initially shy but once you get to know her she will make you laugh lots. She loves clothes and fashion and loves the family dog Tilly and the cat Milly. She loves listening to music.
Support will initially involve working with the family to build a relationship and eventually lead to lone working. A flexible approach is a must as PDA is anxiety based and can lead to arrangements changing at the last minute due to her demand avoidance and anxiety. It is extremely important that the key worker is able to develop a PDA informed approach, please see the following link for information on PDA https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/
We are looking for someone with an open mind and a non- judgmental outlook.
We welcome applications from someone with a genuine interest in getting to know our daughter. She is bright, funny and creative.
Please do get in touch if this sounds like you we would love to chat.
This post is funded through Ceredigion County Council’s Direct
Payments scheme. Training can be provided as and when required and
where available. For PA personal learning development opportunity, a
number of online advice and awareness training resources are available
specifically for PDA.
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/
Main duties
Support in developing social skills such as travel on public transport, e.g. catching the train to Aberystwyth.
Accompany our daughter to access the local facilities and amenities to develop her confidence as and when she feels ready to do so.
To spend time within the family home when parents are out of the home once a trusting relationship is formed.
To be mindful of crowded or noisy atmospheres when planning activities to reduce anxiety.
Transport to and from activities to home Build and maintain a trusting relationship
Always promote health and safety
Person Specification
Be reliable and committed
Easy going and friendly
Willing to undertake relevant training if required Honest and trustworthy
Flexible around hours of work and main duties of this position Ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to be aware of privacy
An ability to develop and to maintain a supportive relationship
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Full driving license and use of own car. Appropriate business use insurance is required on your car insurance in connection with this role.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.
Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.
You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.
You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Please note the Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.
Location: Borth area
Hours of work: 6 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £12.00 per hour
Introduction
A caring, patient and committed personal assistant is required to support our 12 year old daughter who is Autistic with a PDA (pathological demand avoidance) profile. This is primarily to help her to develop confidence and skills to step out into the world and develop her interests in her own time.
We are a neuro divergent family and we celebrate Autistic identity and do not see this as a disadvantage but more a challenge due to living in a neuro typical world, it is for this reason that support is needed.
Her current special interests are make-up art and fashion design. She is initially shy but once you get to know her she will make you laugh lots. She loves clothes and fashion and loves the family dog Tilly and the cat Milly. She loves listening to music.
Support will initially involve working with the family to build a relationship and eventually lead to lone working. A flexible approach is a must as PDA is anxiety based and can lead to arrangements changing at the last minute due to her demand avoidance and anxiety. It is extremely important that the key worker is able to develop a PDA informed approach, please see the following link for information on PDA https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/
We are looking for someone with an open mind and a non- judgmental outlook.
We welcome applications from someone with a genuine interest in getting to know our daughter. She is bright, funny and creative.
Please do get in touch if this sounds like you we would love to chat.
This post is funded through Ceredigion County Council’s Direct
Payments scheme. Training can be provided as and when required and
where available. For PA personal learning development opportunity, a
number of online advice and awareness training resources are available
specifically for PDA.
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/
Main duties
Support in developing social skills such as travel on public transport, e.g. catching the train to Aberystwyth.
Accompany our daughter to access the local facilities and amenities to develop her confidence as and when she feels ready to do so.
To spend time within the family home when parents are out of the home once a trusting relationship is formed.
To be mindful of crowded or noisy atmospheres when planning activities to reduce anxiety.
Transport to and from activities to home Build and maintain a trusting relationship
Always promote health and safety
Person Specification
Be reliable and committed
Easy going and friendly
Willing to undertake relevant training if required Honest and trustworthy
Flexible around hours of work and main duties of this position Ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to be aware of privacy
An ability to develop and to maintain a supportive relationship
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Full driving license and use of own car. Appropriate business use insurance is required on your car insurance in connection with this role.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.
Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.
You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.
You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Please note the Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.