Personal Assistant

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.