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Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Penarth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a friendly 98-year-old lady in Penarth, UK. The role focuses on care at home and companionship to enable independent living, with regular hours and coverage for absences.

You will join a small team of carers and work closely with the client to maintain comfort and dignity. Hours include 10 hours every Wednesday (8am–8pm with a break), plus 2+ evenings per week (5pm–8pm) and extra hours as needed.

Qualifications

• National Insurance number required to work in the UK.
• DBS (Police) check required before employment.
• Right to work in the UK confirmed by the employer.
• Female PAs only due to personal care involved.
• Must be happy to work with a dog in the home.
• Flexibility and reliability in scheduling and handovers.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care as needed.
• Assist with movement using a hoist and wheelchair.
• Help with meal preparation and eating/drinking.
• Perform light domestic tasks to keep the home comfortable.
• Provide companionship and engaging activities.
• Use wheelchair for outings and accompany in wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a friendly 98-year-old lady living in the Penarth area. I receive support from my two daughters and Personal Assistants (PA).

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

I am seeking a PA to provide me with care when required. The support is to help me to continue living at home as independently as possible and to provide me with companionship. The position would suit someone who is seeking some regular hours, and who would be available to cover others’ absences and emergencies.

HOURS OF WORK

I am looking for a PA to work for 10 hours every Wednesday. This will be 8am – 8pm with a 2-hour break.

Also 2 or more evenings per week which will be worked 5pm – 8pm.

There will also be extra hours available as and when to cover my other PAs annual leave and any sickness absence.

RATES OF PAY

£15 per hour.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Providing me with personal care.
• Using a hoist and wheelchair to move me around the house.
• Assistance with preparing meals and helping me to eat and drink.
• Light domestic tasks to keep me and my home clean and comfortable.
• Providing me with companionship.
• Use of wheelchair for trips out of the home and accompany me in my wheelchair accessible vehicle

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone who is flexible with the times and ways they can work.
• Someone who enjoys interaction with elderly people and who will engage me in conversation and activity.
• A punctual and reliable person is essential as the job will require working with other carers at certain times.
• A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.
• A chatty and friendly person.
• Must be happy to work with a dog in the home.
• Female PAs only due to personal care required.

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 four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK

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.

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