PA/Support worker

The Rowan Organisation; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity supporting individual employers is looking for a friendly and reliable female personal assistant to provide support for a lady in Rhos on Sea. The role includes assisting with transportation to yoga classes, accompanying her on social outings, and offering light personal care as needed. Flexible hours are available, and the right candidate should possess driving skills and a compassionate approach to care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to training opportunities

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have a car and drive to professional standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• Interest in supporting individuals with health-related challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation to activities like yoga class.
• Provide emotional support and companionship during outings.
• Perform light personal care as needed due to health variations.

Skills

Driving skills

Empathy

Reliability

Patience

Good listening skills

Job description

Overview

I am a mature lady living in Rhos on Sea with my partner. I have MS which is currently stable and some undiagnosed cognitive issues. I am hoping to find a female, friendly, supportive, reliable PA who is a driver with a car to enable me to enjoy activities outside the home for 5 hours a week. I enjoy yoga classes and am interested in broadening my social network and providing some respite for my partner.

Health fluctuates and I may need help with visiting the bathroom; looking for a female PA qualifying under the 2010 Equalities Act. If this sounds like you, I would love to hear from you.

What you can expect from me

• A safe, friendly, and welcoming workplace where you will be valued.
• Flexibility with working hours
• Supervision and support.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• Competitive rates of pay
• Knowing that you make a difference to my quality of life.

The kind of person I am looking for

• Will promote and support confidence and independence.
• Has a person-centered approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.
• Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be always maintained.
• Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency.
• Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable.
• Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non-judgmental emotional support.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the family, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• Can work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required.

Tasks and duties

• To take me to Yoga class once a week on a Thursday morning
• To accompany me to other social activities such as shopping, going for coffee
• Some light, occasional personal care will be required due to health fluctuations.
• To make sure I am always safe.
• Must be car owner and hold business class insurance. (advice can be given if not already a holder; this should not be expensive to add)
• Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and mutually agreed.
• Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.

Important notice

Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment. The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.