MVOG1140 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Part-Time Personal Assistant to support a client in her home and community in Wales. The role involves enabling social activities, attending gym and swimming sessions, and helping with everyday tasks.

The ideal candidate is proactive, open-minded and non-judgemental, with driving ability and business-class insurance. DBS checks and references are required, with a trial period and UK right-to-work verification.

Qualifications

• Experience providing in-home and community support.
• DBS disclosure is required before start.
• Right to work in the UK will be checked before employment.

Responsibilities

• Join in swimming and gym sessions with the client; accompany activities.
• Assist with correspondence and organisational tasks.
• Help manage appointments and scheduling.

Skills

Proactive

Motivating

Open-minded

Non-judgemental

Driver with business class insurance

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 55-year-old lady living in the Culver House area, I live with my 2 cats and my friendly bouncy dog. I am a very friendly chatty and sociable person who loves to get out and about. I love all types of music and would love to go and see live bands, start some new adventures and make happy new memories. I have a history of trauma which affected my mental health and led to substance mis use. I am currently working with drug and alcohol services who have helped me turn my life around and I am on a slow journey of change. I am seeking a personal assistant to motivate and encourage me to build my confidence and achieve my goals.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support in the home and community

RATE(S) OF PAY

£15.50 per hour

HOURS OF WORK

12 hours a week (flexible hour to be discussed at interview)

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• To take support and join in swimming and the gym sessions.
• Help with correspondence and organising.
• Assist with appointments.
• To go out walking and in the community.
• Prompting with memory and medication.
• To help with ideas I have and create new ones in my home.
• Someone who can motivate and help me gain some structure.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone with similar interest as myself.
• Someone who is proactive and motivating.
• A person who is open minded and non-judgemental.
• A person who can drive with business class insurance.
• Someone who is fun and have 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 / 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.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIREDSomeone with similar interest as myself.Someone who is proactive and motivating.A person who is open minded and non-judgemental.A person who can drive with business class insurance.Someone who is fun and have a good sense of humour.