SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living; Rudloe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide companionship for an elderly gentleman in Rudloe. The role involves engaging in activities such as walking and sharing interests, with a flexible schedule of approximately 5 hours per week. Candidates should be friendly, trustworthy, and have good communication skills. The position pays £14.20 per hour and requires a driving license and a DBS check.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Experience in providing companionship and support for elderly individuals.
• Willing to accept responsibility and respect confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Keep the employer company for a few hours twice a week.
• Engage in activities like walking, having coffee, or sharing interests.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Good communication and social skills

Responsible and trustworthy

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant position vacancy Ref: 372. Location: Neston, Corsham. Hours: 5 hours per week (flexible days and times, mornings preferred, spread over 2 days if possible). Pay rate: £14.20 per hour. Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time). Driving licence: preferred. DBS check: Yes – will be funded by the employer.

About the person

I am a man in my 80s who is enjoying retirement from a busy motor trade career. I live with my wife in Neston near Corsham. I enjoy chatting about my past, staying active, walking, gardening, and I have an interest in motorsport and Formula 1.

About the role

Due to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and poor short-term memory, I am looking for someone to keep me company for a few hours twice a week while my wife is out. The role may include sharing some interests, going for a walk, having a coffee, or simply enjoying each other’s company.

The kind of person I am looking for

• Friendly and approachable, responsible, reliable and trustworthy
• Good communication and social skills
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy; sensitivity to my needs
• Willing to accept responsibility and able to work on your own initiative

Application

Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/

Please note: This advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. If your application is successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.