Job Vacancy
Job reference HS-SS-CCC1 Closing date: 9th July
Job Title: Adult Support worker/Personal Assistant
Hours per week: 4 hours per week to be worked on a Wednesday or Friday depending on activity, hours can be discussed further at interview, and will be agreed mutually in advance and may be in the day time or evenings.
Location: Abergele, Conwy
Rate of pay: £14.75 per hour
About me:
I am an adult male diagnosed with fragile X syndrome and have a learning disability. I am looking for a personal assistant to support me with accessing the community. I am looking for someone that can take me to my social activities such as Conwy connect, the cinema and costa coffee. I would also like to build awareness of life and personal safety skills when out and about such as finances, weekly shopping and road safety. A driving license and business insurance is required by applicants to take me to my activities.
Task and duties, to include any or all the following:
To take me to any activities such as Conwy connect.
To take me out and about in the community to social activities.
To support me when out and about and teach me life skills such as finances.
To support to improve personal safety in areas such as road safety
Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and then mutually agreed.
Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.
What you can expect from me:
A safe, friendly, and welcoming workplace where you will be valued.
Flexibility with working hours
Supervision and support.
Access to training and learning opportunities.
5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
Competitive rates of pay
Knowing that you make a difference to my quality of life.
The kind of person I am looking for is someone who:
Has a driving license, access to a vehicle and class 1 business insurance.
Will promote and support confidence and independence.
Has a person-centered approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.
Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be always maintained.
Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency.
Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable.
Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non-judgmental emotional support.
Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the family, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
Can work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required.
The role is dependent upon a DBS and 2 references.
We are not able to offer sponsorship so proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential.
Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.
The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.
