MPM1930 Personal Assistant 2:1

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Wales seeks part-time personal assistants to assist individuals with day-to-day living and activities. Responsibilities include supporting candidates in the community and ensuring their well-being during activities such as swimming or dining out. Candidates must be car drivers with a National Insurance number and willing to undergo a DBS check. The role offers £13 per hour and requires weekend availability.

Benefits

Monthly wage with holiday pay

Qualifications

• Must have a National Insurance number.
• Satisfactory references required.
• DBS (Police) Check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Support the candidate with daily tasks in the community.
• Assist with changing the candidate as they are incontinent.
• Engage in activities such as swimming and eating out.

Skills

Car driver with appropriate insurance

Kind and friendly

Punctual and reliable

Patient and able to build rapport

Job description

Please quote job reference MPM1930 on application

Purpose of Job

Looking for PAs to allow access to the community to support with day-to-day living and to assist with undertaking activities.

Hours of Work

30 hours between two PAs. 2:1 support in the community. Weekend work included.

Rates of Pay

£13 per hour plus 40p per mile where applicable.

Tasks Involved

• Taking the candidate out into the community and supporting with day‑to‑day tasks.
• Changing the candidate as they are incontinent.
• Going swimming, to the park or to a trampoline park.
• Taking the candidate out for food.

Type of Person Required

• A car driver with appropriate insurance.
• A kind and friendly person.
• Someone who is punctual and reliable.
• A patient person willing to build rapport.

About the Job

Though a part‑time role, a National Insurance number is required. A trial period will be necessary initially. Wage will be paid monthly with appropriate holiday pay.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check, which will be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this check will be met by the employer (Local Authority). Relevant checks will be carried out to confirm the applicant’s right to work in the UK.