MVOG1089 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A support service provider in Barry is seeking a professional to provide in-home assistance. Responsibilities include household support, making appointments, and walking a dog. The ideal candidate will possess patience and problem-solving skills, be flexible with shifts, and comfortable with a pet. This is a part-time role, requiring ownership of a car and successful background checks. Competitive pay and holiday benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must be understanding and patient with the user.
• A confident communicator able to give reassurance.
• Must be a car owner/driver for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support within the home.
• Assist with laundry, cooking, and cleaning.
• Take the user's dog for a walk.

Skills

Problem-solving

Patience

Direct communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

You will provide me with support within my home, assisting me with day to day general support. Assisting me with household duties in my flat - laundry, cooking, cleaning.

Making appointments with GP or hospital as required. Preparing light meals for me at home. Taking me shopping or picking up shopping on way to work. Collecting script from pharmacy, or calling them to follow up. Whilst I shower, staying nearby to listen out that I\'m ok in the shower - I do not need direct assistance when showering. Taking my dog for a walk in the park opposite the flat.

I'm quiet, isolated and private and tend to be nervous doing things. I\'ll definitely take time to get to know someone and feel comfortable having them in my home to support me. You must be understanding that I might seem offish but this is just a defence until I get to know you.

I am physically unwell. I have a history of drug abuse but have been clean for 8 years. I currently depend daily on alcohol which comes with a number of risks, and is the reason for me needing support. My mobility and cognition has been impacted as a result. More details of this will be discussed during the interview. Please only apply if you can overlook my dependency and work alongside me in a non-judgemental way. You must have a confident and direct approach in communication. Be able to give reassurance and guidance when needed. Proactive in situations and be able to problem solve on your own initiative. Must be ok with a dog in my home. Patience is essential. You must be flexible, understanding that shifts, days and times may change with short notice. I smoke in my home so you must be ok with this. A car owner/driver who is willing to use car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within the home for day-to-day general support.
• Assist with household duties in the flat including laundry, cooking, cleaning.
• Make appointments with GP or hospital as required.
• Prepare light meals for the user at home.
• Take the user shopping or pick up shopping on the way to work.
• Collect scripts from pharmacy or call them to follow up.
• Stay nearby during shower to check the user is ok (no direct assistance during shower).
• Take the user\'s dog for a walk in the park opposite the flat.

Qualifications and expectations

• Be understanding that the user might seem offish; this is a defence until they get to know you.
• You must be confident and direct in communication.
• Be able to give reassurance and guidance when needed.
• Proactive in situations and able to problem solve on your own initiative.
• Must be ok with a dog in the home.
• Patience is essential.
• Flexible; shifts, days and times may change with short notice.
• You must be ok with smoking in the home.
• A car owner/driver willing to use a car for work purposes.

Employment and checks

• 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.