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Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a compassionate care helper to support an elderly client in Rhydyfelin well area, Pontypridd. The role focuses on companionship and practical assistance in the home and community.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, prompting for food and drink, accompanying shopping trips, and sharing activities such as knitting or watching TV. A driver with business class insurance is preferred.

Qualifications

• References and DBS check required prior to start.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• Part-time role with 3 hours per week.
• Employment may start after a trial period.
• Wages paid four-weekly or monthly; holiday pay provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep the client company and provide social interaction.
• Prepare meals for the client.
• Prompt client to eat and drink.
• Go shopping with client.
• Watch films or TV with client.

Skills

Confident and chatty

Reliable and punctual

Respect privacy and confidentiality

Job description

I am a 78 year old lady living in the Rhydyfelin well area, I am originally from Scotland but have lived in this area for 50 years. I have to 2 children and 3 grandchildren. I have a strong Scottish accent and a good sense of humour, in my early years I was in the RAF and also volunteered in the brownies and I had a keen passion for knitting too. I have been diagnosed with early stage dementia so I can be a little forgetful and repetitive at times and my mobility is poor, but I do love a cuppa and a chat. I enjoy watching the tennis and game shows like the chase and tipping point.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support in the home and in the community.

RATE(S) OF PAY

£14.50 per hour

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours a week afternoon only (after 12pm either 1-4 or 2-5. weekdays only)

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• To keep me company.
• Prepare me a meal.
• To prompt me to eat and drink.
• To go out shopping.
• Watch a film or Television with me.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone who is confident and chatty.
• A driver who has business class insurance.
• Someone who has similar interests i.e. knitting, and card games.
• A reliable and punctual person.
• Someone who respects the privacy and confidentiality of my home.

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 four-weekly / monthly basis 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.

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