Social Care Personal Assistant (2 hours per week - Tuesdays only)

Direct Payments Team; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A private caregiving service in Swansea is seeking a Personal Assistant for an elderly lady with dementia. The role involves companionship, cooking, and providing support during outings, requiring a driver with business insurance. Ideal candidates should be friendly, patient, and enjoy cooking. The position offers flexible hours at a rate of £13.13 per hour plus mileage.

Qualifications

• Driver required to take the client out.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Have business insurance on the car.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the client is safe.
• Accompany the client and engage in conversation.
• Assist with cooking and home activities.

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Patience

Dependability

Job description

Overview

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments.

A little about myself: I am an older lady with dementia living in the Mayals in Swansea with my husband. I am looking for a PA to keep me company while my husband goes to as class. I enjoy cooking and cook weekly with some help. I would like a PA who also enjoys cooking so we can look at making new things. I enjoy a chat and like to think I am good company.

Role details

Driver required to take me out. Female preferred.

Hours of work: Tuesday 1.30 – 3.30 (more hours may be available at a later date)

Rate of pay: £13.13 plus mileage

Essential

I need you to:

• Ensure I am safe.

Desirable

I’d prefer if:

• You enjoy cooking
• You like a chat

Support with

• Staying safe at home

PA requirements

• Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality.
• Be confident, mature and have patience.
• Be dependable and arrive on time.
• Be friendly with an easy-going manner.
• Be adaptable and flexible.
• Be supportive but not take over.
• Have business insurance on your car to take clients out.

Concerning the position

A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.