Hours per week: 4 hours per week, to be worked on a Saturday in term time, the day may vary at half term and will be agreed mutually in advance.
Location: Llansannan, Conwy
Rate of pay: 14.70 per hour
We are looking for a personal assistant to support our 14 year old son with days out, activities, socialising and supporting his independence. He has autism and epilepsy. He has many interests, and we would like the new personal assistant to support him with getting out and about within the community on days out and doing activities he enjoys, or even to look after him at home when the rest of the family is out.
Task and duties, to include any or all of the following:
We would like the PA to take our son to places for example:
To play/theme parks
To the seaside,
Walking
Swimming
Travelling
To the cinema
or other places that would be of interest.
Occasional personal hygiene care when required.
Keep our son safe and keep him company and support with socialisation and his independence.
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.
What you can expect from me:
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.
6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
Competitive rates of pay
Knowing that you make a difference to our son's life.
The kind of person I am looking for is someone who:
Will promote and support our Son's confidence and independence, and support and enable him 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 the family, 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.
The role is dependent upon a DBS and 2 references
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.
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