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Female Personal Assistant
DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
14.75 per hour
Llanharan
Part-time

PM1579 Female Personal Assistant

Please quote reference PM1579 on application, Apply Now 

SOMETHING ABOUT ME 

I’m an 18 year old girl living in Llanharan with my parents. I enjoy listening to music especially musicals and songs from Mama Mia and I love listening to songs by The Killers. Other interests include making arts and crafts; I have a keen interest in technology, phone apps and design apps. I am a very sociable girl and enjoy other people’s company and don’t like being on my own. When out in the community I enjoy shopping, going to the cinema and playing ten-pin bowling. When in the house I enjoy baking, watching tv and playing board and card games. I am a full-time powerchair user.

PLACE OF WORK  

 

At home and out in the community

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To help and support me with all my physical and social needs, provide respite for my parents.

HOURS OF WORK

 

6.5 hours per week, flexibility is essential

Evenings, weekends and school holidays.

RATE OF PAY

 

£14.75 per hour

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

  • Hoisting/manual handling
  • Working alongside a second PA because I need 2:1 support
  • Toileting including intimate care
  • Helping me with my physical needs
  • Ensuring I am comfortable when using my wheelchair etc
  • To support me to do things I enjoy doing
  • Take me out to do things I enjoy doing
  • Feeding (mickey feed)
  • Plan and organise what activities I will be doing each week

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

  • Females preferred due to some personal care
  • Outgoing and chatty
  • Being able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
  • Patient and understanding of my needs
  • Experience of looking after children
  • Organised and able to plan my schedule for me
  • Flexible
  • Driver essential; confident to drive a mobility van

 

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.

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