Job Description

Reference Number: VAC/1025/06238

Closing Date: 09/11/2025

Summary

Extremely rewarding opportunity to become part of my son's life - supporting him with an empowering approach to help him live his life as he wishes.

About the role

My son is 29 years old and is autistic and has learning difficulties.

We relocated to North Wales from Scotland over a year ago, and my son is settling well . He attends a supported work place during the week, and we are now looking for an individual to support him for a few hours each week to help him access the community, forge new friendships and build on his independent skills.

My son is a good natured, friendly individual who is relatively shy but has a great sense of humour (very much into slapstick humour!).

He is a vegetarian, enjoys collecting animated videos - particularly Pingu and Thomas the Tank Engine.

My son is autistic and very sensitive to noise - he does wear earphones to reduce noise around him but if he does become overwhelmed, he will often remove himself from the situation.

He enjoys walking, going swimming and enjoys going bowling. He has a deep affection for animals and likes trips to petting farms and zoo's. He is a kind and gentle person who takes pleasure in being active.

He has no sense of danger and requires prompts with daily life tasks.

The personal assistant role will involve supporting my son to develop his independence, accompanying him on trips out, going out on the bus, going for meals etc

The kind of person I am looking for

I am looking for someone who has patience, who is kind, encouraging and has a calm approach. You will need to be a driver with a clean license and access to your own vehicle (you will need to have business insurance) You must have an element of flexibility and be very reliable. The ideal person will have a good sense of humour and be able to spend time getting to know my son. You should work in a way which promotes independence and supports abilities and strengths. Enhanced DBS must be in place prior to support starting - the DBS is completed as no cost by my Local Authority
What you can expect from me

? A friendly and welcoming workplace where you will feel valued
? We are offering a very friendly and supportive working environment, and the chance to develop your skills
? Access to training and learning opportunities.
? To be able to make a positive difference in my life
? 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
? Good rate of pay.
? Access to an Employment Support Scheme

Days and Times required:

20 hours over a 4-week period

Approximately every second Friday night - 2.50 hours to support my son as a social activity in Connahs Quay

The remaining hours will be used flexibly. I may choose to bank these hours to use them every 2 weeks for a full day of support
Exact days / times will be agreed with the successful individual

Necessary Training

PA Induction certificate which will form part of the induction into the role Autism Awareness course
Hourly Rate: 15.43 per hour

Location: Holywell, Flintshire

If not already in place you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment.

Please be aware that Flintshire Council is not the Employer.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.

If you have any further queries in regards to the role please contact us on 01352 701100 or on dp.support@flintshire.gov.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 15.43 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 2.50 per week

Work Location: In person