Personal Assistant

4 weeks ago


Newtown, United Kingdom People Plus Independent Living Services Full time

**Job Description - Personal Assistant**

**POW535374(LP)6**

**August 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 friendly, inclusive team

**Days and Hours of Work**
**10 HOURS P/W**
Please note - days / hours below are only a guide and can be discussed further to suit the correct applicant.

Wednesday & Friday ( 3 hours per day)
(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.

**Rate of Pay**
£11.45 Per Hour (Before tax & NI deductions)

**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)

**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
There are other PA's employed and it would be beneficial if the applicant had a flexible nature to work with the other PA's (and wider family) to communicate any necessary information about my wellbeing and ensure consistency of approach.


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