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Personal Assistant

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
14 per hour
Llancarfan, Barry
Part-time
Listed 1 day ago

VOG713 Personal Assistant (Welsh speaker preferred)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I’m a 30-year-old man with learning disabilities (due to chromosome 6Q terminal deletion) and epilepsy. I am quiet when I first meet new people and am generally reluctant to use my voice to communicate with strangers. However once I get to know people I’m able to make myself understood and can speak and understand Welsh and English. I live at home in Llancarfan, Barry with my Welsh speaking family and attend Vale Plus in Llantwit Major on weekdays until 3.30. I would like a PA who can pick me up from Vale Plus, twice a week, and take me on car rides to participate in activities that I enjoy such as indoor bowling, crazy golf, going to the cinema or music events. I enjoy eating, particularly crisps, so going for walks is good for me and helps my balance though I need someone to be alongside in case I trip. I can be stubborn when asked to do things by my parents, but this has not generally been the case with a PA or at Vale Plus. I enjoy watching films, listening to music, television (funny stuff mainly), playing with toy cars, nerf gun and playing sonic on my ipad. I like to be helpful and have a keen sense of humour so can be quite mischievous once I get to know you.                              

 

PLACE OF WORK

 

Out in the community.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

To support me out in the community and encourage me to be active and take part in activities that I enjoy.

 

HOURS OF WORK

 

6 hours a week in total, a job share will be considered if there is more than one suitable applicant.

Two afternoons 3.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Thursday with potential for one longer day depending on the activity.

Willing to work on a weekend occasionally

No Bank Holiday working will be required

 

RATE OF PAY

 

£14.00 per hour plus mileage allowance of 40p a mile

 

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

 

  • Picking me up at 3.30 from Llantwit Major to take part in activities and taking me home later
  • Using your car to take me to places I enjoy and encouraging me to make choices but sometimes choosing for me
  • Supporting me when out in the community or at home in bad weather
  • Encourage my independence, living and social skills
  • Ensuring my safety at all times
  • Providing guidance and supporting me as needed with my personal care
  • Encouraging me to exercise

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

  • Patient, kind and friendly with a sense of humour
  • Must be sensible, trustworthy and reliable
  • Driver with own vehicle and full UK driver’s licence
  • A proactive person with their own ideas of suitable activities as they get to know what I like
  • Ability to speak or understand Welsh would be an advantage but not essential
  • Able to administer emergency Buccal in the event of a seizure (which have not occurred recently) and call emergency services immediately (training can be provided for this).

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 four-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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