2 VACANCIES FOR Personal Assistant Merthyr
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | MERTHYR, MGM, CF47 |
| Company: | People Plus Group LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 137297 |
Summary
2 Personal Assistants required 4 hrs per week
About Myself
I am a 16-year-old boy who resides in the Merthyr area with my mother and two younger sisters. I am looking for 2 personal assistants to help me access the local community.
I have a life limiting neurodegenerative disease Ataxia-telangiectasia AT. This includes difficulty in walking and poor balance, I need support with transitions and am unable to walk without support and usually use my wheelchair.
I am able to communicate verbally however my speech can become slurred, I have access to a communicate device to support me when needed.
Due to my increased mobility I need support with transitions and am unable to walk without support and usually use my wheelchair. .
I attend greenfield specialist school and have a good group of friends. I enjoy watching my favourite football team Liverpool, playing on my X-box and love music particularly rap music and Ed Sheeran.
I have a good sense of humour and want to access social activities, I will need two PAs to ensure my safety with transitions and transfers from my wheelchair etc.
Likes:
Going to the cinema
Going bowling
Pokémon
Watching football my favourite team is Liverpool
Playing on my Xbox
Shopping for things I like such as Pokémon cards.
Music lots of different types of music including rap, rock and Ed Sheeran.
Tasks and Duties
To access the local community and surrounding areas.
Always ensure my safety.
Promote my independence.
Encourage a happy and positive atmosphere when out in the community.
Provide reassurance when I have become unsettled
Working Hours/Rate of pay
£14 PER HOUR
4 hours per week.
Can be worked flexible
Type of person required
Someone who is kind and patient and will respect my needs
Someone who has previous experience of working with children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
Full UK Driving licence Essential
Reliability is essential
Someone who is understanding and trustworthy
Good clear communication skills
Someone who will encourage independence
Desirable if they have epilepsy training.
Training
Training is accessible if required for the job role
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
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of Service Users. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not Peoples Plus
About Myself
I am a 16-year-old boy who resides in the Merthyr area with my mother and two younger sisters. I am looking for 2 personal assistants to help me access the local community.
I have a life limiting neurodegenerative disease Ataxia-telangiectasia AT. This includes difficulty in walking and poor balance, I need support with transitions and am unable to walk without support and usually use my wheelchair.
I am able to communicate verbally however my speech can become slurred, I have access to a communicate device to support me when needed.
Due to my increased mobility I need support with transitions and am unable to walk without support and usually use my wheelchair. .
I attend greenfield specialist school and have a good group of friends. I enjoy watching my favourite football team Liverpool, playing on my X-box and love music particularly rap music and Ed Sheeran.
I have a good sense of humour and want to access social activities, I will need two PAs to ensure my safety with transitions and transfers from my wheelchair etc.
Likes:
Going to the cinema
Going bowling
Pokémon
Watching football my favourite team is Liverpool
Playing on my Xbox
Shopping for things I like such as Pokémon cards.
Music lots of different types of music including rap, rock and Ed Sheeran.
Tasks and Duties
To access the local community and surrounding areas.
Always ensure my safety.
Promote my independence.
Encourage a happy and positive atmosphere when out in the community.
Provide reassurance when I have become unsettled
Working Hours/Rate of pay
£14 PER HOUR
4 hours per week.
Can be worked flexible
Type of person required
Someone who is kind and patient and will respect my needs
Someone who has previous experience of working with children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
Full UK Driving licence Essential
Reliability is essential
Someone who is understanding and trustworthy
Good clear communication skills
Someone who will encourage independence
Desirable if they have epilepsy training.
Training
Training is accessible if required for the job role
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
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of Service Users. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not Peoples Plus