MVOG906 Personal Assistant 3

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

Job summary

A community support service is seeking a Part-Time Personal Assistant in Penarth. The role involves helping a 27-year-old client access the community, participate in social activities, and ensure safety. Candidates must be reliable, car drivers, and able to build a relationship with the client. Pay is £13.60 per hour, with 8 hours of work per week, and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Benefits

Appropriate holiday pay

Cost of DBS check covered by the Local Authority

Qualifications

• A car driver with business class insurance is required.
• Must be willing to build a relationship with the client.
• Satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support to access the community.
• Take the client shopping.
• Assist the client in social activities.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Proactiveness

Initiative

Caring nature

Trustworthiness

Job description

Please quote job reference MVOG906 on application. Apply now

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part‑Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 27 year old man living in the Llandough area of Penarth with my mother. I really like aeroplanes, trains and any sort of car and enjoy going to the cinema, charity shops and playing bowling. I also have an interest in gaming.

I have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

I am looking for one PA to support me to access the community and take part in social activities.

RATE(S) OF PAY

£13.60 per hour
40p per mile where applicable

HOURS OF WORK

I have 8 hours per week (2 x 4 hours shifts) available and these will be used flexibly during any day between 9am‑4pm.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Supporting me to access the community.
• Taking me shopping.
• Going out for food.
• Taking me to participate in social activities.
• Ensuring my safety while out.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• A reliable and punctual person.
• A car driver with business class insurance.
• A proactive person who will use initiative.
• Someone willing to build up a relationship with me.
• A caring and trustworthy person.

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 starts.

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.