Job Description
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELFI am a typical 18 year boy living in the area of Barry with my family. I am a cheeky chap, always happy and confident. I enjoy listening to rap music and playing on my Xbox. I was born with a diagnosis of Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy is a form of cerebral palsy that affects both an individual’s arms and legs, and often the torso and face. This means that I use an electric wheelchair to mobilise. I do not have any other health conditions. I like having a laugh and love making people smile, I can sometime swear a lot and love banter with my peersPURPOSE OF JOBI am looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) that will support me to go out and socialise and remain as independent as possible. This will include accessing public transport and driving on occasion my van. As a result, the PA must be confident in using public transport and hold a drivers licence.PLACE OF WORKIn and around the area of BarryHOURS OF WORK3 hours per week17:00-20:00 weekdaysAny time after 10:00 on the weekendRATE OF PAY£15.00 per hourTASKS INVOLVED Support accessing public transport.Personal CareOn occasion driving my van.Going to the pub. Watching the football.Going to Barry Island arcades.Working on bus routes from my house. TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED Someone who can keep up with me.A loud, proud and confident person.Someone not offended easily, but also to keep me in check.Male applicant due to the personal care involved.Someone who is reliable and committed.