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DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
14.5 per hour
Remote
Full-time

CDP2653B Personal Assistant to Adult

Please quote job reference CDP2553A when applying. APPLY NOW

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I have Dystonia, which is similar to cerebral palsy.

I’m a cheerful, happy person who likes a good laugh. I’m very chatty and have an opinion on most things.

I’m an adventurous eater and I like to try out new recipes. I am not very good with spicy food.

I am a bookworm- I use my Kindle without assistance. I enjoy many genres, from fantasy to historical fiction to the occasional rom com. My favourite books are Six of Crows, Legendborn, Lessons in Chemistry, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers and Weyward.

I love going to the cinema and the theatre. I am also passionate about watching Athletics and enjoy attending live events. I adore music. My favourite artists at the moment are Sabrina Carpenter, Maisie Peters, Olivia Rodrigo, Renée Rapp and Niall Horan.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I have just started my first full-time job after graduating from university. You will be helping me to be as independent as possible while I’m working. I work at a remote publishing company called Newgen KnowledgeWorks. You will assist me in meetings by repeating what I say and you will make me cups of tea to get me through the day.

PLACE OF WORK

Mainly at my house in Whitchurch, Cardiff.

HOURS OF WORK

 

Open to discussion. I will need a PA during the weekend, the hours will mostly be 9am until 3pm, but occasionally, I may want to visit my friends in Birmingham or Oxford. In this case, the hours will be 8am until 8pm on a Saturday. You will be given plenty of notice if I am going to visit friends.

The hours you work will depend on your availability and the other PAs’ availability.

 

RATE OF PAY

 

£14.50 per hour

 

 

TASKS INVOLVED

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting me out of bed using a standing hoist
  • Supporting with personal care (toileting, dressing, showering)
  • Preparing and feeding me meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks)
  • Cleaning my teeth
  • Being present during meetings to help clarify my speech if needed
  • Providing occasional support with my electric wheelchair
  • Accompanying me on weekend outings, such as shopping or visiting friends in Birmingham or Oxford

You will receive training for all these aspects of my care. A driving licence is desirable for weekend work, but not essential. Please read the full job description before applying.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

You will need:

-To be female due to personal care.

To be physically fit, calm, patient and reliable

-Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative

-To have a good sense of humour

-A mature and responsible attitude

-Good communication skills

-To be a non-smoker

-To be fluent in English.

-To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.

-Driver (Preferred but not essential)

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

Thank you.

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