MPM2103 Personal Assistant


Company:	Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Porth
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

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A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 14-year-old boy living in Porth town centre with my mum and cat Elsa. I am home schooled and have additional needs and sensory issues with some autistic traits but I have no formal diagnosis of anything.

I’m more comfortable around older people and tend to be nervous around my peers. I’d like to gain more confidence around them by participating in activities with them. However, I don’t like activities in crowded and noisy places.

Some of my favourite things to do is surf the internet and look at different places on the world map. USA is my favourite place and I know plenty of interesting fact about the country, especially all the US presidents. Ask me who the 5th president was and I’ll know the answer straight away! One day I’d like to visit or live there but I need to learn many life skills first. I also know plenty of other random facts about different countries and their leaders. I’m a big history buff. You’ll find I’m a chatterbox about the things I know and can be repetitive telling you the same things over again.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the job is to assist me to expand my experiences and confidence. I want to develop my confidence and life skills and will need support doing this.

HOURS OF WORK

4 hours per week

Early afternoon during the week but this can be discussed in more detail at an interview.

RATES OF PAY

£14.00 per hour

40p mileage when you use your car

TASKS WILL INCLUDE

Accompany me on activities outside the home, for example, bowling, walks or museums

Participating in and suggesting outdoor activities

Ensuring my safety and well-being at all times

Interacting with me during activities

Helping me develop various essential life skills; interpersonal skills, money management, confidence, going into a shop on my own and completing a purchase

Learning to travel on public transport

Being a mentor to me, being reliable and taking an active interest in spending time with me

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

An outgoing, energetic and bubbly person is important

Someone I can have fun with

Experience working with children with additional needs

Be flexible with your time being able to accommodate the shifts of my preference

Understand the importance of confidentiality

Someone who shares some of my interests and can easily talk about them

A car owner/driver who is willing to use car for work purposes/take me on outings

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.

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