MVOG1085 Personal Assistant (female PAs)

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Penarth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support an 88-year-old lady at her home in Sully, Wales. The role involves 12–24 hours per week with duties including daily living tasks, social activities, and promoting independence.

Fridays comprise a 12-hour shift (08:30–20:30), and additional days may be available. A DBS check and NI number are required; driving is preferred but not essential. Competitive hourly rate and mileage reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• NI number required.
• DBS (Police) check required.
• Part-time role with 12–24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide showering and dressing support.
• Support daily wellbeing and independence through activity and mobility encouragement.
• Promote social engagement and mental stimulation through conversations and activities.
• Assist with healthy meals and hydration.
• Support appearance and outfit selection when outside the home and during visits.

Job description

MVOG1085 Personal Assistant (female PAs)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

An 88-year-old lady living in Sully requires a Personal Assistant to support her in her home. She was born in London to an Irish family and moved to Wales many years ago. She now lives with her youngest son and blind and elderly dog. Other family members, a daughter and older son are also actively involved in her life and while they live some distance away, regular contact is maintained. Other interests include attending church (Catholic), theatre, art, music and reading newspapers to keep up to date with current affairs. She likes to attend galleries and exhibitions at National Museum Wales and other recognised art venues.

HOURS OF WORK

• 12-24 hours a week
• Friday - 12 hours (08:30 to 20:30)
• Additional days and hours may be available

RATES OF PAY

• £14.00 per hour
• Mileage of 40p per mile

TASKS INVOLVED

• Support with showering and dressing
• Encouraged, to monitor and develop her fitness, focussed on ensuring she has continued good health and wellbeing to facilitate continued independence.
• Continuing with a stimulating environment promoting her mental agility including enjoyable activities and stimulation to maintain this, such as listening to music and talks on subjects that interest her.
• Maintaining her healthy diet and good hydration
• Getting out and socialising with friends and wider groups with shared interests in the community.
• Maximising quality of life
• Household support at home, including any other reasonable task as requested
• Supporting her effort to look her best, particularly when out of the house and receiving visitors. This requires some support to ensure that items are readily accessible and available.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• A forward-thinking person with initiative
• Someone with a genuinely caring and compassionate nature
• You must be able to provide reliable and consistent one-to-one support
• Respect for confidentiality and working in the home
• Be able to maintain good conversation
• Car driver preferable, although access to own car is not essential

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 4 weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)