Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant Newtown, Wales

People Plus Independent Living Services
Full Time Newtown, Wales 10.85 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Job Description – Personal Assistant
POW535374(LP)3

February 2023

About Me

I am a 23-year-old individual who identifies as gender fluid, living independently in Newtown, Powys. I have autism & ADHD and like to live a socially active lifestyle; I enjoy traveling, socialising with friends and having new experiences. I particularly enjoy swimming, walking, attending gaming events (mainly board games) and attending crafty workshops. I have recently opened my own baking business and will be attending events within the community as part of this, such as holding a stall at Berriew show. I am an avid fundraiser having recently completed a sponsored swim for Cancer Research. To support me to live independently and access the community I am currently looking for a personal assistant to join the team!


Days and Hours of Work


10 HOURS P/W
Tuesday & Thursday - 3 hours
(exact time to be agreed with successful applicant)
Saturday – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Please note – Flexibility is required of the successful applicant and the ability to provide care and support in school holidays is a necessity.


Tasks and Duties

  • Supporting me on a 1:1 basis
  • Support with social activities / shopping / getting out and about
  • Supporting me with my business associated activities as required
  • Support with daily living skills such as admin support
  • Supporting me to engage in home based and community-based activities. E.G Assisting me to participate in activities such as swimming, gardening, craft and other activities of interest to me within the community.
  • To encourage my learning, self-help skills and promote my social inclusion in daily activities within my community
  • Full support and encouragement with meal prep and cooking
  • Support with domestic tasks and laundry
  • Any other reasonable tasks required

Type of Person Required

  • Dependable with good time management skills
  • The ability to provide flexible working hours
  • Reliable, responsible, open and honest
Will respect the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone’s home Sense of humour essential
  • Non-judgemental attitude
  • Outgoing and energetic, must like to have fun and be open to supporting me to try new things
  • Calm but confident, must have patience
A person(s) that has a strong and sound character, who is observant and proactive A person(s) who possesses a genuine kind, and caring nature
  • Willing to learn and adapt as I develop
  • A person(s) that will respect my individuality and that of other members of the team and family
  • Previous experience of working with people with learning difficulties and autism is highly desirable
  • A person who possesses a driving licence / their own vehicle (mileage will be agreed per journey)


Rate of Pay

£10.85 Per Hour (Before tax & NI deductions)


Training / Experience

  • A person(s) who has previous experience of supporting individuals with learning difficulties / autism is desirable however training can be provided


About The Job

  • Pay Frequency – Monthly
  • The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a 3-month probationary period. A DBS will be required – you will not incur costs to yourself for this.
  • There is another carer employed and it would be beneficial if the applicant had a flexible nature to work with the other carer (and wider family) to communicate any necessary information about my wellbeing and ensure consistency of approach.

Personal Assistant
People Plus Independent Living Services

www.peopleplus.co.uk
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Kenny Boyle
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Education Support & Training Services
Education
2015
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