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DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
15.25 per hour
Barry
Part-time

MVOG949 Personal Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

Temp Cover Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I’m a 42 year old woman living in Barry with my partner. I experience anxiety and depression and sometimes experience social stressors. I love listening to all kinds of music and watching soaps on the TV, I also like watching documentaries too. I like going to bingo when I can. I am an easy going person who like to have a laugh. I like going for walks for example around the Knapp and going for a quiet coffee.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I would like to employ a personal assistant who can support me and encourage me to access the community and help me manage certain aspects of personal budgeting and offer me emotional support when I am feeling low. I would also like someone to assist me with going to appointments.

HOURS OF WORK

 

Looking for a casual PA to cover while my main PA is off work. The shifts worked per work are outlined below.

6 hours per week, weekdays only, 2 x 3 hour shifts

Flexibility is essential should these days need to change

There is opportunity for ongoing work should my current PA be unavailable.

 

RATES OF PAY

 

£15.25 per hour

40p mileage when you use your car

 

TASKS WILL INCLUDE

  • Help to increase engagement in meaningful activity, particularly active pursuits
  • Doing an at home exercise program/work-out routine with me
  • Going out for walks in the local community
  • Assistance to further develop confidence and abilities to access the community independently
  • Help to further develop management of personal finances – including budgeting
  • Help to further develop coping strategies
  • Using your car to take us to activities further afield
  • Going for a nice drive, followed by a coffee

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

  • Someone who is compassionate and understanding
  • Someone who is patient
  • A good time keeper
  • Able to keep in touch and check in with me
  • Someone with a good sense of humour
  • Someone who can encourage me to engage in activities of my choice
  • A non-judgemental person with professional boundaries
  • A driver with business class insurance

 ABOUT THE JOB

Although this is a part-time job, it will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The salary will be paid on a 4 weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay given (5.6 weeks pro rata).

The post is subject to a probationary period and a DBS (Police) Check at no cost to you. You will have to supply 2 references, one of which should be able to comment on your work practices.

Summary

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