MVOG786 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday pay

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Wales is seeking a Personal Assistant to help a 39-year-old woman gain independence and access social activities. The role involves accompanying her to events, meals, cinema, walks and bowling, and providing company at home so her mum can go out.

Part-time hours are 8 per week with pay at £15 per hour plus mileage. A trial period, National Insurance number submission and a satisfactory DBS check are required. Holiday pay will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel with me to social activities and outings.
• Willing to undergo a DBS (Police) check before employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend concerts, cinema, parties and activities with me.
• Go for a drink or meal.
• Go for a walk and a coffee.
• Support me to attend weekly social get-together at a bowling alley.
• Keep me company at home to enable my mum to go out.

Skills

Companionship

Social activities support

Transport to events

Good communication

Job description

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 39-year-old woman living with my mum in Dinas Powys. I am kind, friendly, chatty and happy. I enjoy musical and going out for food. I love films, going to the cinema or theatre, shopping and most music (although NOT Heavy Metal!). I like to go out for a glass of wine and chat. I attend a weekly dance class and go to the gym. I also play cricket for Glamorgan disability squad. Although I am a very capable person, I can’t travel on my own so would like to find a PA who can support me to access social activities and live my life in the way that any ‘typical’ 39-year-old woman does.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant who can support me to gain independence away from the home.

HOURS OF WORK

I have 8 hours per week to be used flexibly.

RATES OF PAY

£15 per hour plus mileage for journeys we make together.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Attending concerts/shows/cinema/parties/activities/gym with me
• Going for a drink and food
• Going for a walk and a coffee
• Supporting me to attend a weekly get together at a bowling alley
• Keep me company at home for my mum to go out

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 four 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.