DPSS641 - Personal Assistant - 12 hours per week - Waunceirch

I am a 22 year old man living in Waunceirch. I have Autism and a moderate learning difficulty. I like to be independent and I am very chatty. I like going for walks and I am very interested in animals. I enjoy being on public transport. I enjoy video games and watching Marvel, Anime and YouTube. Routine is important to me.

I don't like loud noises and crowded places. I don't like the rain and the wind. I do not have any safety awareness with others, and a PA would need to keep me safe and support me with my spatial awareness around people.

I am looking for a PA to help me volunteer at an animal shelter, go for a walk and go into town for some shopping and to a café. I would also like the PA to support me in going swimming and to the cinema.

I also want the PA to support me at home with being independent if the weather is not nice for us to go out. I need the PA to help me make basic meals and use the microwave, do the dishes and clean my room. Once these tasks are done, the PA can keep me company by playing video games for a short while.

Male PA preferred
Experience of supporting someone with Autism is preferred
Will take the time to get to know me and able to recognise my triggers
Car driver preferred but not essential
Is happy to walk or use public transport
Likes animals and is willing to attend a shelter
Is chatty
Can motivate me at home and encourage me to do tasks
Reliable and honest

This post may require a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by NPTCBC). If this post requires you to work with children then it is compulsory for you to have a DBS check prior to commencement.

If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.

Wages will be paid on a 4 weekly or monthly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.

You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.

You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.