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Personal Assistant

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
14.5 per hour
Barry
Part-time
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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Part-Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MYSELF

I am a fifty-three-year-old architect, who in the past ten years, have been suffering with multiple sclerosis. I live in Barry. My mobility has been affected, but I still manage most tasks myself. Constant fatigue and muscle weakness is my enemy. I would like to employ someone, for the long-term.

I have an exceptionally intelligent miniature poodle, called Milo, he is more a small child, rather than just a dog, so I am looking for someone who doesn’t mind dogs. He is very friendly. Unfortunately he has been used to having someone around all of the time, and gets overly anxious when left alone.

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

 

4 - 8 hours per week. I would prefer 2 PAs @ 4 hours each, so your application will mean you are willing to work a minimum of 4 hours per week.

Also, you’d be able to pick up additional hours when the other PA is off.

RATES OF PAY

 

£14.50 per hour

40p mileage when you use your car

TASKS WILL INCLUDE

 

  • Drive myself and Milo around to various events and appointments

  • Laundry, washed, dried and put away properly in built in wardrobes
  • Clean tidy kitchen and shower room (detergent)
  • Take Milo for a quick for a short walk
  • Organise, and put rubbish out, separating, food, cardboard, cans, plastic and glass
  • Change the bed
  • Vacuum all floors
  • Clean hard-floors with disinfectant
  • Pop out to get some shopping, bread, milk etc
  • Take me shopping, from time to time
  • Take me to and back from various club activities and take care of Milo while I attend
  • Dog sit, while I get a haircut
  • Help me declutter the house
  • Take me to storage unit
  • PA able to cook
  • Bring some firewood in and make a fire

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 MS is 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 drivers 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.

Personal Assistant required to support a 53-year-old architect living in Barry. Home and social based support is required. His Multiple Sclerosis causes fatigue and memory weakness. He has a dog so PA must like dogs. Support for minimum 4 hours per week, up to 8 hours. £14.50 per hour. Car driver with access to own car is essential. Please read full job description before applying.

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