PM2255 Casual Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

An independent living assistance provider is seeking a casual personal assistant to support a client with home-based duties in Taffs Well, Wales. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, household tasks, and ensuring comfort. The candidate must be trustworthy and patient, working approximately 12.15 hours per week at a rate of £14.30 per hour. A DBS disclosure is required before employment begins.

Benefits

Monthly wages

Appropriate holiday pay

Qualifications

• Must be trustworthy, reliable, and punctual.
• Friendly and chatty personality.
• Ability to work patiently and take time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household duties such as washing, dressing, and cooking.
• Help put on/take off compression stockings.
• Provide personal care during showering.
• Prepare and clean up meals.

Skills

Trustworthy

Reliable

Punctual

Friendly

Patient

Job description

Please quote job reference PM2255 on application. Apply now

A Little About Myself

I’m a 43 year-old woman living in Taffs Well. I have various health conditions, one of which is lymphoedema. I wear compression socks for this and need assistance putting them on. I enjoy arts and crafts, movies, music and swimming. I also like a chat and have a good sense of humour.

Purpose of the Job

I’m looking to hire a casual personal assistant for home based duties.

Place of Work

At my home in Taffs Well.

Hours of Work

This is a casual position to cover annual leave and sickness cover over 7 days 2 calls per day, 12.15 hours per week.

Rates of Pay

£14.30 per hour

Tasks Will Include

• Assisting me with household duties including washing, dressing, cooking, changing bedding and taking the bins out
• Putting on / taking off my compression stockings
• Applying cream
• Preparing meals
• Washing up dishes
• Changing the bedding as and when required
• Taking out the bins
• Personal care when showering

Type of Person Required

You must be trustworthy, reliable and punctual, a person who is friendly/chatty, someone with patience and who can take their time as I can’t be rushed

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 begins. 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 monthly 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.