MVOG015 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A support service provider is seeking a Weekend Personal Assistant in Rhoose to help a visually impaired gentleman maintain his independence. The role involves providing support at home and in the community, general housework, meal preparation, and driving. The candidate must have a full clean driving license, be over 25 years old, and demonstrate patience and reliability.

Qualifications

• Full clean manual driving license is essential.
• Over 25 years old for insurance purposes.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Respects privacy and confidentiality.
• Commitment and flexibility in support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social outings and maintaining independence.
• General housework and meal preparation.
• Ensure safety by guiding and advising on potential hazards.
• Driving the applicant's Motability vehicle.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Good communication

Sense of humour

Job description

Please quote job reference MVOG015 on application. Apply now

JOB DESCRIPTION

Weekend Personal Assistant



A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF



I am a 60 year old gentleman and I live in my own flat in Rhoose. I am visually impaired I enjoy going out for a coffee and socialising when I am able to. I am looking for someone who can support me at home and within the local community. I like watching documentaries at home. I also attend dialysis 3 times per week.







PURPOSE OF JOB



The purpose of the job is to help me maintain my independence and to facilitate me to get out and about for social outings. It involves making sure I am safe as I will need to be guided and advised of potential hazards. I may also need you to do some general housework and to prepare meals for me.













PLACE OF WORK



At my home and out and about locally





HOURS OF WORK



There are 4 hours per week to be worked on the weekend





RATE OF PAY



£12.70 per hour



TASKS INVOLVED



Light domestic housework
Shopping
Making hot drinks
Social
Basic Computer work (Not essential)
Driving me in my Motability vehicle







TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED



A full clean manual driving license to drive my car is essential
Over 25 years old and clean driving licence for insurance purposes
Someone who has patience to understand my disability and learn the best way of assisting me
A person who is dependable and arrives on time
A person who respects privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
A person with a positive commitment to this kind of work
A person who is flexible and who could provide support on short notice
A person who is friendly and good company with a good sense of humour.









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 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.



Thank you.