CDP2379 Female Personal Assistant to Adult

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

Job summary

A local care provider in Cardiff is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant for a 47-year-old lady with mobility issues due to Fibromyalgia. The role involves assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light domestic tasks for a total of 2.75 hours per week at £14 per hour. Applicants should be reliable, patient, and caring, with experience in care work preferred. This position requires a National Insurance number and is subject to references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care & continence care including showering and dressing.
• Prepare meals and perform light domestic tasks.
• Provide care support based on the client's needs.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Trustworthiness

Caring

Initiative

Friendliness

Experience with care work

Job description

Job closes 26.01.26

Part‑time Personal Assistant

47‑year‑old lady living in Llandaff, Cardiff requires a personal assistant to support her with daily tasks.

She has Fibromyalgia that mainly affects both legs and her lower back. Her mobility is limited and she is in a lot of pain. She has good and bad days, so the level of support required will depend on how she is feeling that day. She is unable to leave the house, as there is no stair lift or access for her, so support will be required within her home.

HOURS OF WORK

• Morning call – 7am – 1 hour
• Lunch call – 1pm – 30 minutes
• Tea time – 5pm – 30 minutes
• Bed time – 8pm – 45 minutes

TOTAL: 2.75 hours per week

RATES OF PAY

£14 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Personal care & continence care – showering, dressing/undressing, applying cream to legs and back
• Meal preparation
• Light domestic tasks

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Reliable
• Patient
• Trustworthy
• Ability to take initiative
• Caring
• Friendly
• Experience with care work
• Driving licence not required

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part‑time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number. 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.