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Personal Assistant

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
14.5 per hour
Barry
Part-time
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VOG1116 Personal Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Part-Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MYSELF

Male, fifty-four years of age, requires assistance with day-to-day tasks and activities.

I do not have incontinence issues, so I do not require any personal care. I still wash, mobilise and dress myself, although on bad days, I may require a little help mobilising.

You must like animals.

I hope to find someone, who can stay with me for long term employment. My condition is progressive, so the hours will grow significantly over time.

I love most sports ie:- football, golf, snooker, F1 and sleep

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

Your role is support me to remain independent within my own home. My independence is extremely important to me.

HOURS OF WORK

 

8 hours per week. Flexible with time, but I do prefer later in the day.

RATES OF PAY

 

£14.50 per hour

40p mileage when you use your car

TASKS WILL INCLUDE

 

  • Change the bed
  • Laundry, wash and dry & put away
  • Vacuum & Clean floors.
  • Drive me around, for various activities & responsibilities
  • Help me declutter and keep the house tidy
  • Help me with kitchen duties :- recycling, food waste and bins.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

  • Proactive in situations and be able to problem solve on your own initiative
  • You will know how to manage a home and keep on top of what’s required to keep it clean
  • Experience with progressive conditions preferred, either personal or work-related
  • You must be flexible, understanding that shifts, days and times may change with short notice
  • Respectful towards my need for independence
  • A car owner/driver who is willing to use car for work purposes/take me on outing
  • Must have a clean driver’s licence

 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 4 weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.

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