MPM824 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support organization seeks a part-time Personal Assistant in Pontypridd to support an individual with Down’s syndrome in the community. The role involves helping with social outings and appointments. Applicants must be reliable, caring, and have access to a car. This position offers £13.00 per hour for 5 hours a week, ideally on Saturdays.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Covered DBS check

Qualifications

• Must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Subject to satisfactory references and DBS Disclosure.
• Willing to submit National Insurance number.

Responsibilities

• Support the employer in the community and sometimes at home.
• Assist with transportation to appointments.
• Engage in social activities and provide companionship.

Skills

Reliable/Punctual

Considerate/Caring/Trustworthy

Friendly/Chatty

Confident/Proactive

Car driver/Access to a car

Job description

Overview

Job reference MPM824. Part-Time Personal Assistant.

A little about myself

I am a man in my 50s and I have Down’s syndrome. I live with my sister at home in Pontypridd. I am a happy person who enjoys meeting other people, having a chat and a little banter. I enjoy going to Pontypridd Rugby and I am their number one supporter. Your role will involve supporting me within the local community and suggesting places to go as I like going out and perhaps just stop for a coffee. I try to remain as active as possible and I also use a manual wheelchair at times as I do get very tired.

Purpose of the job

Main reason for the position is to support me out in the community and maybe sometimes at home.

Pay

£13.00 per hour

Hours of work

5 hours per week ideally on a Saturday but also through the week sometimes to take me to appointments.

Type of person required

• Reliable/Punctual
• Considerate/Caring/Trustworthy
• Friendly/Chatty
• Confident/Proactive
• Car driver/Access to a car to transport employer

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 four-weekly / 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.