PM913 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Monthly pay with holiday pay

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support an individual in Pontyclun and community settings. The role includes driving, assisting with letters and paperwork, and helping with technology and light gardening.

The post involves a DBS check, right to work in the UK verification, and an initial trial period. Earnings are paid monthly with holiday pay provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a confident driver.
• Able to read and understand letters and manage paperwork.
• Comfortable with animals and patient with my dog.
• Able to use and assist with tech devices (e.g., mobile phone).
• Willingness to help with light gardening.

Responsibilities

• Annual leave cover for other PAs.
• Taking me to appointments.
• Helping read and understand letters, managing paperwork, and assisting with tech devices.
• Help supporting me in the garden with some casual gardening.

Skills

Confident driver

Dog-friendly

Reading letters

Paperwork management

Tech assistance

Gardening help

Tools

Mobile phone

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a lady in my early 60s living in the area of Pontyclun who loves rugby, appreciates good company, and lives life with a sharp and positive sense of humour.

Following a few historical strokes, I am now a wheelchair user and cannot walk very far, but I don't let that dull my spirits. The stroke left me with Aphasia, which is a neurological language disorder. While doesn’t affect ability to speak, write, and understand language, it can affect my comprehension and my ability to make a choice.

I also have right-side vision loss, which means I can no longer drive, and I get quite severe headaches if I try to push myself too hard with heavy paperwork and admin. Because of this, I like my home to be kept highly organised so everything has its place so I know where it is.

I share my home with my dog, who is incredibly loyal and takes her job of keeping me safe very seriously. She will bark at first, so you will need to be confident with animals and patient enough to build a friendship with her. I am looking for someone who can laugh with me, understand my changing daily needs, and look past my limitations to see the independent person I am.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I need someone who is a confident driver as I enjoy going different places where I can. I’d like to get out more and see new things.

PLACE OF WORK

At my home address and within the wider community.

HOURS OF WORK

Hours: 7 to 10 hours per week, additional hours available

Shift Times: 12:00 PM start time (4 hour shifts)

Days: Tuesday, Friday or one day on the weekend

I can be flexible with the days worked

RATE OF PAY

£14.00 per hour 0.45p per mile

TASKS INVOLVED

Annual leave cover for other PAs

Taking me to appointments

Helping read and understand letters, managing paperwork, and assisting with tech devices (e.g., mobile phone)

Help supporting me in the garden with some casual gardening

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 on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.