Job Description

- Personal Assistant

Reference HS-JWJ-CCC3

Job Title:

Personal assistant

Hours per week:

6 hours per week to be split across a Monday and a Saturday, hours of work will be agreed mutually in advance.

Location:

Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Rate of pay:

14.70

Closing date:

9th May 2025

About the role

This job is to support our adult daughter with autism. We would like someone to come and support her twice a week to take her out and about in the community to do hobbies, days out and activities that she enjoys to do, and support with socializing and independence. A driving license and access to a car is essential as she will need to be driven on the days out. Experience with autism is desirable for this role. We are looking for someone who is punctual and reliable to support as this is important to our daughter for her routine.

Task and duties, to include any or all of the following:

To take on days out such as to the zoo or swimming.

To take out shopping or for drinks or lunch at local cafes.

To support with being independent and socialization away from the home, keep her company and safe when out and about.

Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and then mutually agreed.

Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.

A driving license and access to a car is desirable, with business use on insurance.

The kind of person we are looking for is someone who:

Will promote and support our daughter's confidence and independence, and support and enable her to do things.

Has a person centred approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.

Is able to follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be maintained at all times.

Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency.

Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable.

Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non-judgemental emotional support.

Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of my family and I, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.

Is able to work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required.

What you can expect from us:

A safe, friendly and welcoming work place where you will be valued.

Flexibility with working hours

Supervision and support.

Access to training and learning opportunities.

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Competitive rates of pay

Knowing that you make a difference to my daughter and her life

Important Information:

The role is dependent upon a DBS, Right To Work checks and two references

This role may vary from day to day and you may be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents, defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident and you must ensure that you act in my best interests and adhere to keep me safe at all times.

This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

You will need a full, clean driving license with access to your own car. You will require business cover on your insurance

The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.

Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.