DPPA/KJP/198011 - Personal Assistant

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Temporary Personal Assistant (PA) – Job Description

Job Title

Personal Assistant (PA)

Location

Ponterwyd (Work to be undertaken at this location)

Hours

4 hours per week

Pay Rate

£15.00 per hour

Important

This is a temporary position covering maternity leave but may lead to permanent position.

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Introduction

I require a personal assistant to support me with accessing the community to expand on socialisation opportunities and provide me with opportunities to practice the life skills I have been learning in school/college.

I experience anxiety when in unfamiliar settings, or with unfamiliar people.

I able to verbally communicate and prefer clear verbal communication. I may struggle with prolonged conversations.

I have some understanding of the value of money but do not know how much to give or how much to expect back in change.

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Key Duties (may include but are not limited to)

• Encourage me to visit unfamiliar places to build my confidence.

• Support me to take part in money exchanges when purchasing things in the community

• Keep interactions ‘short and sweet’ with people I do not know

• Providing companionship and emotional support

• Supporting with accessing the community

• Enable me to express my preferences and needs

• Ensure my dignity, choices, and independence are always respected

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