CDP2575 Personal Assistant to Adult

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

Job summary

An independent living support organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a compassionate Personal Assistant. The role involves helping a 27-year-old individual maintain personal hygiene and requires someone who is reliable and efficient. Flexibility is important as the working hours are 4 hours a week, and the applicant must be open-minded regarding gender reassignment. Compensation is £14.75 per hour with paid holidays and a DBS check requirement.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Experience with epilepsy and associated impairments is desirable.
• Punctuality and efficiency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Ensure safety during leisure activities.

Skills

Reliability

Common sense

Open-mindedness

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I’m a 27 year old living in Rumney. I use a power wheelchair mainly outdoors. I have 4 dogs you will need to be an animal lover. I love indie rock, emo et cetera. I love going to craft fairs. I need support with personal care and requires someone who is open minded to gender reassignment and associated issues. I need someone to be compassionate and understanding as I also sometimes experience issues with continence care.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To help me maintain a high level of personal hygiene and to be open to the possibility of covering other staff when on holiday or off sick, when hours would be available.

PLACE OF WORK

Primarily the job will take place in my home, but may involve trips out into the community from time to time.

HOURS OF WORK

I have 4 hours a week available which needs to be done as one hour every other day. I can be flexible as to times and days.

RATE OF PAY

£14.75 per hour.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Assisting me with personal care and showering.
• Assisting me with leisure activities and keeping me safe when you are working.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Reliable, punctual and efficient.
• Common sense and initiative.
• Open-minded.
• Experience with epilepsy and associated impairments (desirable)

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.