CDP2325 Personal Assistant to an Adult.

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal support service in the United Kingdom seeks a Personal Assistant to help a 26-year-old client in the Llanedeyrn area. The role involves assisting with social activities, personal care, and shopping, working 10 hours over two days a week. Ideal candidates are reliable, friendly, and preferably drivers, with good communication skills. This part-time position offers £14.35 per hour, with a probation period and holiday pay included.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Reliable and able to respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Common sense and initiative are essential.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Driver preferred for flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Prompting with personal care.
• Supporting with socialising.
• Going shopping.
• Accompanying to doctor appointments.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 26-year-old male living in the Llanedeyrn area. I need help socialising due to my ASD, I recently lost my mum who was also my care giver. Since then I have been living with my older brother, but as he is going back to work I need someone to support me accessing the local community and leaving the home. I also need support and reassurance in unfamiliar settings or around new people and sometimes need help with my communication. I enjoy going to boxing classes, going to social clubs and outdoor activities.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I need support to attend activities of my choice out in the community and shopping, also taking me to Dr appointments when needed and prompting me with my personal care.

PLACE OF WORK

My home

HOURS OF WORK

10 Hours over Two day’s a week excluding Sunday’s can be flexible to be discussed at interview

RATE OF PAY

£14.35 an hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Prompting with Personal Care
• Supporting with Socialising
• Going Shopping
• Dr Appointments when required

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Reliable
• Able to respect my privacy and confidentiality
• Have common sense and initiative
• Friendly and a good communicator
• Driver – preferred
• Flexible and adaptable to meet my needs.

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

Thank you.