CDP2734 PA required for an adult

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service in Cardiff seeks a Personal Assistant to help a gentleman engage with local activities. The role involves providing mobility assistance, encouraging social interaction, and promoting independence, offering £14.75 per hour for flexible part-time hours. Candidates must be patient, reliable, and own a car for transportation. A National Insurance number and a DBS check may be required, along with a trial period.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Monthly wage processing

Qualifications

• Must be a car owner driver with class one business use.
• Will assist a gentleman with mobility issues.
• National Insurance number required.

Responsibilities

• Support in accessing local community and amenities.
• Encourage social interaction and independence.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Caring

Engaging

Motivational

Trustworthy

Tools

Car with business insurance

Job description

Job Description

Personal Assistant

A Little About Myself

I am a 70-year gentleman, living in the Heath area of Cardiff. I am recovering from an accident which caused injury to my head and to both knees. I have mobility however, unable to walk any great distance. I am looking to employ a personal care assistant(s) to support me accessing activities in my local community.

The PA will provide support to enable me to access local amenities such as cafes and short, easily accessible walks. To keep me safe and prevent falling and support me to maintain my independence away from my close family network.

Purpose of Job

Supporting me to access my local community.

Place of Work

Occasionally in my home but mainly in the community.

Hours of Work

6 hours to be delivered as 2 x 3 hour sessions, flexible days and times to be discussed at interview

Rate of Pay

£14.75 per hour.

Tasks Involved

• To encourage opportunities for social interaction.
• To promote independence and always keep me safe whilst out and about.

Type of Person Required

• Someone to be mindful of my conditions
• Someone who is patient, reliable, caring, friendly, and chatty.
• Someone who is dependable and punctual
• Someone who is honest and trustworthy and adheres to confidentiality
• Someone who is focused and engaging as well as motivational when spending time with me.
• Essential Car owner driver with class one business use.

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 monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may 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.