mpm1022 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support the client in and around Pontyclun, Barry and Cardiff Bay. The role offers up to 10 hours per week with flexible hours by arrangement and a pay rate of £15.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include accompanying the client to social activities, transport to events, shopping trips, and gym/ recreation activities. A full driving licence is essential, and privacy and reliability are important traits for this

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driving licence.
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality when working in someone else’s home.
• Mature, confident, patient and dependable.
• Friendly, easy-going manner and punctual arrival.
• Adaptable and flexible; able to work to instructions.
• Experience of mental health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the person during social outings and activities.
• Provide transport and accompany to rugby matches when possible.
• Assist with shopping trips and trips out by car or public transport.
• Join gym, sauna and Jacuzzi visits as appropriate.
• Participate in bowling or pool activities with the person.
• Carry out other agreed duties as discussed with the employer.
• Respect privacy and maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Skills

Driver

Punctual

Reliable

Friendly demeanor

Flexible

Independent

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Job description

PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of the job is to support me to access social activities that I enjoy and to support me to gain confidence when out in the community.

PLACE OF WORK

In and around the area of Pontyclun, Barry, Cardiff Bay

HOURS OF WORK

I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant for up to 10 hours a week. The hours worked will be flexible by arrangement dependent on the activities arranged.

RATE OF PAY

£15.00 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• To support me while out on social outings.


• To transport, accompany and support me to attend rugby matches where possible


• To support and accompany me on shopping trips.


• To accompany and support me on trips out in your car and on public transport.


• To attend and participate at the gym sauna and Jacuzzi.


• Going bowling and playing pool


• Any other duties to be discussed and mutually agreed

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Must be a driver with a full clean driving licence.


• A person who respects and understands the importance of my privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home


• Someone who is confident, mature and has patience


• A person who is dependable and arrives on time.


• A person with a friendly, easy-going manner


• Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential


• Someone who will be able to support me but not take over


• Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria


• Someone who is able to work to instruction


• Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual


• Someone with a caring and responsible attitude


• Someone with experience of Mental Health.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.