MVOG1170 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Llantwit Major; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

DBS check paid by employer

Right to work in UK

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in the Llantwit Major area is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 67-year-old lady at home. The role requires a 19-hour week split as a job share, with care provided seven days a week and a rate of £15.70 per hour.

The job includes a trial period, monthly wage payments, and holiday pay. A DBS check and evidence of right to work in the UK are required, with costs covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Wage details and work arrangements included in ad.
• Requires NI number and right to work in the UK.
• DBS check (police) required and paid by employer.

Responsibilities

• Supervision to mobilise / transfer using Stedy.
• Assistance with wash and hygiene.
• Assistance with transfer to commode and continence care.
• Personal care.
• Assistance with dressing.
• Meal prep and ensuring drinks and snacks.
• Dishes and kitchen cleaning.
• Change bed and do laundry as required.
• Sort laundry if required.
• Feed cat and manage litter tray.
• Night-time assistance for comfort and security.

Skills

Caring

Punctual

Humour

Time management

Job description

Personal assistants required to support and assist a 67-year-old lady living in the Llantwit Major area. This position would have to be a job share, as care is required 7 days a week. The role is 19 hours to be shared by mutual agreement, at a rate of £15.70 per hour to be worked in the home environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 67-year-old lady living in the Llantwit Major area with my pet cat, I have 2 daughters who visit me every week. In my earlier years I was a single mum working full-time and attended university as a mature student to teach adults. I am an extremely independent person but since developing illness and being diagnosed with FND I have become reliant on carers to support and assist me. I can become anxious if my familiarity and routine get disrupted and I also have hyperesthesia with light, noises and smells. My personality is easy going with a good sense of humour when I feel at ease and contented. I am artistic and creative and love going to the beach.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support and assist with my care needs.

PLACE OF WORK

To work in my home environment.

HOURS OF WORK

19 hours per week to be split as a job share. Hours are 7 days a week with 4 calls a day, this can be discussed in depth at interview.

RATE OF PAY

£15.70 per hour.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Supervision to mobilise /transfer using Stedy.
• Assistance with strip wash and to apply cream as prescribed/ oral hygiene.
• Assistance with transfer to commode and with continence care to change pad.
• Personal care.
• Assistance with (un) dressing as required.
• Meal prep/ ensure adequate drinks / snacks left.
• Dishes washed and kitchen cleaned around.
• Change bed and put washing on as required.
• Sort laundry if required.
• Feed cat / empty cat litter tray as required.
• At night to assist with getting comfortable with adequate blankets/ home heated as required, ensure property is locked up and telecare is worn.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone with a good sense of humour.
• Caring and kind person.
• Someone who is prompt and punctual with time management.

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 on a monthly basis 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.

Thank you

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