MPM421 Personal Assistant in Pontyclun

Please quote reference MPM421 on application, Apply Now Part‑Time Personal Assistant

A Little About Me: I am a friendly woman in my 30s with Down’s syndrome and Type 1 diabetes, living with my parents in the Llantrisant area. I enjoy swimming, ten‑pin bowling, shopping, beauty treatments, and spending time out in the community. I spend a lot of time in Barry, so I would like someone who is happy to drive me there and back when needed. I am looking to employ an additional Personal Assistant who can support me to enjoy the activities I love while helping me maintain my independence.

Role Purpose

The main purpose of this role is to support me while out in the community, helping me to stay safe, independent, and able to access the leisure and social activities I enjoy.

Hours of Work

Up to 6.5 hours per week. There may also be the opportunity for an overnight sleep‑in shift once every fortnight, if available.

Rate of Pay

£13.50 per hour; £69.74 per night.

Duties

• Ensuring my safety and wellbeing at all times
• Supporting me in the community and encouraging my independence
• Driving me in your own vehicle to places I enjoy, such as swimming, shopping, and social activities
• Supporting me to access leisure and entertainment facilities
• Providing occasional overnight support if agreed

Person Specification

• Friendly, cheerful, and positive
• Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and flexible
• Caring, compassionate, and patient
• Confident in providing support when needed
• Ideally someone who shares some of my interests and activities
• Experienced and trained in supporting someone with an insulin pump and Type 1 diabetes
• A car owner/driver willing to use their own vehicle for work‑related journeys (mileage will be paid)
• In possession of business‑use motor insurance

About the Job

Although this is a part‑time position, it is a formal employed role. A National Insurance number will be required.

Selection Process

• A trial period in the first instance
• Satisfactory references
• An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, funded by the Local Authority
• Right to work checks in line with UK employment legislation
• Wages will be paid every two weeks, and holiday pay will be provided in accordance with employment regulations.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).