Carer/Personal Assistant/Direct Payments
| Posting date: | 22 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 November 2024 |
| Location: | Bridgend, Bridgend County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council - Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 112090 |
Summary
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Location: Bridgend
3 hours a week - School Term Time
6 hours a week - School Holidays
Rate of pay: £12.75 per hour
I am looking for an enthusiastic, experienced with ASD and flexible Personal Assistant to support a fun loving 13 year old Autistic boy who loves gaming, Sonic the Hedgehog and much more, to access social activities at weekends and possibly after school if activities allow.
He is verbal and attends YBC ASD unit.
The family will pay additional travel expense for journeys outside of the local area.
This is a long-term position to ensure continuity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Active and energetic
• Proactive
• Attentive
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient
• Flexible
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Have good communication and inter-personal skills
MAIN DUTIES:
To help support / access the following activities. (This list is always evolving when new things are tried and enjoyed)
Engaging in fun and to support social skills, also to encourage independence in the following:
• Swimming / water activities
• Cinema & Bowling
• Visits to Margam Park / Bryngarw Park
• Playgrounds / Parks
• Trampoline Park / Soft Play
• Amusement Arcades
• McDonalds
• Beach / Fairground
• Techniquest
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, at no cost to the applicant. A portable DBS on the Update System would be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence and the use of a car is required, Vehicle Business Insurance is essential for this role (The family will help towards a reasonable cost of this should it incur an additional expense to the applicant)
BENEFITS:
Holiday Pay
Work Place Pension Scheme
Disclaimer
Please note that although you may have received this job details BCBC, they are acting on the employers’ behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
Location: Bridgend
3 hours a week - School Term Time
6 hours a week - School Holidays
Rate of pay: £12.75 per hour
I am looking for an enthusiastic, experienced with ASD and flexible Personal Assistant to support a fun loving 13 year old Autistic boy who loves gaming, Sonic the Hedgehog and much more, to access social activities at weekends and possibly after school if activities allow.
He is verbal and attends YBC ASD unit.
The family will pay additional travel expense for journeys outside of the local area.
This is a long-term position to ensure continuity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Active and energetic
• Proactive
• Attentive
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient
• Flexible
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Have good communication and inter-personal skills
MAIN DUTIES:
To help support / access the following activities. (This list is always evolving when new things are tried and enjoyed)
Engaging in fun and to support social skills, also to encourage independence in the following:
• Swimming / water activities
• Cinema & Bowling
• Visits to Margam Park / Bryngarw Park
• Playgrounds / Parks
• Trampoline Park / Soft Play
• Amusement Arcades
• McDonalds
• Beach / Fairground
• Techniquest
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, at no cost to the applicant. A portable DBS on the Update System would be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence and the use of a car is required, Vehicle Business Insurance is essential for this role (The family will help towards a reasonable cost of this should it incur an additional expense to the applicant)
BENEFITS:
Holiday Pay
Work Place Pension Scheme
Disclaimer
Please note that although you may have received this job details BCBC, they are acting on the employers’ behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.