At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a teenage boy in accessing community activities and pursuing hobbies with 1:1 supervision.
- Company: Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team, focused on empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Earn £13.50 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive training opportunities.
- Other info: Work weekends during term time, with more flexibility in school holidays.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a young person's life while having fun together.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and complex needs; driving license required.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
Personal Assistant required in Corwen locality. Job Ref - DCC/PA/143402. 3 hours per week - weekends and school holidays. £13.50 per hour.
Personal assistant required, funded through a direct payment, to enable a teenage male to safely access the local community, attend groups and activities, build independence while out in the community, as well as pursue his own likes and interests under full adult 1:1 supervision.
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support our son, who likes football, swimming, dancing, theatre/performing arts, DJ'ing, playing Minecraft, and has a flair for rock music (Elton John is a big favourite), to enable him to access and pursue hobbies and interests in the local community. Our son requires 1:1 supervision and lacks insight into potential dangers; he would require support to maintain his safety while out in the community.
We would love for our son to be able to access local groups, parks, public spaces and local shops to build his confidence and independence and to pursue his own activities and interests in a safe and supported manner. We are looking for a kind, patient and understanding person who our son would enjoy spending time with while pursuing hobbies and interests in the community.
The ideal candidate will have prior knowledge and/or experience of working with young people with disabilities such as autism and ADHD. The PA would also need to have access to their own vehicle (mileage costs to be mutually agreed). This role is for weekend work during term time, with more flexibility on days and hours in school holidays.
Main Duties:
- To support the individual to access community-based activities, clubs and groups with 1:1 supervision.
- To access hobbies and interests such as swimming, football and local drama clubs/theatres.
- To develop life skills and confidence while accessing the local community such as using public transport and visiting local shops.
- To provide prompts for toileting.
- To maintain their own safety while accessing the local community.
Essential skills/experience:
- Experience of working with young people.
- Experience of working with complex additional needs - specific details to be provided at interview.
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
5.6 weeks' holiday per year (pro-rata). Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable). Access to training and free professional development modules. Mileage - 45p per mile, to be agreed and paid in addition to hourly rate.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and NOT Denbighshire County Council.
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