PM1694 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

An independent living support service in Porth is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide assistance with daily household chores and to accompany on outings. The role requires driving to appointments and helping with community engagement. Ideal candidates should be reliable, friendly, and understanding of mental health issues. This part-time position offers £14 per hour, with 8-11 hours of work weekly, including paid holidays and the requirement for a National Insurance number.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Must have a National Insurance number.
• Driver required for transportation.
• Ability to provide emotional support during anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores such as laundry and putting away shopping.
• Drive to appointments and provide general community support.
• Support during social activities and events.

Skills

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Friendly demeanor

Understanding of anxiety and depression

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 26 year old female living in the Porth area. I have multiple Physical and mental health conditions which I was diagnosed with in the past few years. I have some limited mobility, which means I usually use a walking stick when I go out, if long days out or a long distance i resort to using a wheelchair but may only need it to lean on. My conditions cause me to have general anxiety when going out (Especially for medical appointments) and widespread pain. I sometimes need to wear compression socks for my lymphedema and will need help putting the socks on as I cannot do this myself. I enjoy watching films and TV and relaxing at home, but also enjoy gaming and crafting and I would like to get out in the community more.

I have 3 house cats that I may need some help with to change the litter trays from time to time when my partner is not home.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant to help and support me in my home such as supporting with some household chores such as putting away shopping, help with laundry and changing my beds as when needed. I would also like assistance with going out into the community, undertaking social and leisure activities, going to the cinema, thereby helping me to achieve some independence outside of the home and to build confidence, I often attend craft fairs which I would need help attending and to set up my stall. I would also like some support and help to and from my doctors and hospital appointments as and when required.

PLACE OF WORK

Porth and the surrounding areas.

HOURS OF WORK

There are 11 hours per week at the moment but will be dropping to 8 at the end of November as extra hours needed at the moment for appointments.

PAY

£14.00 per hour including mileage where applicable

TASKS INVOLVED

• Driving me in your car to hospital and doctors appointments
• General support when out in the community
• Help by reminding of events/ medication times etc.
• Someone who can reassure me when I feel anxious
• Taking me shopping and helping me put shopping away

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone who will be reliable and punctual
• Trustworthy
• Someone who will respect my home and belongings
• Friendly and enthusiastic
• Happy to take their time with assisting me as I cannot be rushed
• Understanding and awareness of anxiety and depression
• Driver required
• Helping with cleaning around the house

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 monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Thank you.