Relief Personal Assistant to Adult

Dewis CIL; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A unique opportunity exists for a Relief Personal Assistant in Pontypridd to support a mature male with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing companionship, and facilitating community engagement, primarily when the permanent PA is unavailable. Ideal candidates must be patient, reliable, and comfortable around pets.

Qualifications

• Car driver and owner essential.
• Awareness of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Experience providing companionship and support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety during eating and drinking.
• Attend activities chosen by the client.
• Provide companionship and support in the community.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Sense of humor

Understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer's

Ability to push a wheelchair

Comfortable with pets

Job description

Relief Personal Assistant to Adult, Pontypridd

Client:

Dewis CIL

Location:

Pontypridd, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c26abb33136a

Job Views:

9

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a mature male living in the Ely area of Cardiff with my wife and two pets, a dog and a cat. I have a diagnosis of Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's, which puts me at a high risk of choking. I have a good sense of humor and enjoy familiar things and places. I am ex-Services and used to be in the Royal Navy, with whom I traveled extensively. My hobbies include going to the cinema, building models, and I have an interest in historic ships and aircraft, as I used to enjoy flying. Before my diagnosis, I enjoyed walking and was into fitness. I can easily get distracted due to my condition.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure I am safe at all times, especially when eating and drinking, due to my high risk of choking. To support me in safely accessing the community.

PLACE OF WORK

In my home and out in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

Cover is required for when my permanent PA takes annual leave or is sick. Up to 12 hours available for cover, as needed. Hours preferably between 10am to 6pm.

RATE OF PAY

Details to be discussed during the interview.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Attend activities of my choice.
• Ensure my safety at all times.
• Provide companionship.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Car driver and owner essential.
• Ability to push a wheelchair.
• Easy-going and reliable.
• Patient and understanding.
• Comfortable with cats and dogs, as I have both.
• Sense of humor.
• Awareness of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.