Casual Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Barry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Barry, United Kingdom, is seeking Personal Assistants to provide in-home support and accompany the client on local trips. The role covers personal care, meal preparation, light housework, companionship, and safe transportation using either the client’s mobility vehicle or a car.

There are two positions: permanent hours and casual relief. A trial period will apply, a National Insurance number is required, and DBS checks will be carried out at the employer’s

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care.
• Helping with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Preparing meals and drinks.
• Providing companionship and social support.
• Taking the employer shopping, to church, the theatre, and other outings.
• Driving either your own car (with business insurance) or the employer's mobility vehicle.
• Ensuring the employer's safety and comfort at all times.

Job description

• Providing personal care.
• Helping with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Preparing meals and drinks.
• Providing companionship and social support.
• Taking the employer shopping, to church, the theatre, and other outings.
• Driving either your own car (with business insurance) or the employer's mobility vehicle.
• Ensuring the employer's safety and comfort at all times.

About the job

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK

I am seeking PAs who can support me within the home and take me out for car journeys and local trips. There are two positions, one permanent hours and one casual PA position.

Hours of Work

There are two positions:

Relief/Casual: Up to 36 hours per week, mainly covering sickness and leave.

Rate of Pay

• £14.00 per hour weekdays
• £15.00 per hour weekends