VOG014 Personal Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization is looking for a part-time personal assistant in Cowbridge, UK, to help with daily living activities and provide companionship. The role involves supporting the employer in the home and in social activities, requiring a positive attitude, reliability, and flexibility. The position requires driving and includes a six-month probation period.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per annum

Mileage paid for driving

Enhanced police check covered by employer

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old for insurance purposes.
• Driving licence and business class insurance required.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and companionship.
• Support during activities and appointments.
• Maintain a safe and tidy home environment.

Skills

Positive attitude towards disabled people

Reliability

Flexibility

Calmness and patience

Self-motivation

Sense of humour

Job description

About the role

Please quote reference VOG014 on application, Apply Now

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the job

I am looking to employ an additional personal assistant(s) to support me in all aspects of daily living, both inside and outside the home. This is to maintain my independence, support me when I am out and about socially, and sometimes accompanying me to activities or appointments.

Driving

PA must be at least 25 years of age due to requirements of Motability Insurance.

Hours of work

32 - 40 hours per four-week pay period (equivalent to 10-12 per week, morning calls required for around 2 hours - other hours flexible), will include weekend mornings on rotation. Times and other days to be agreed. Additional hours may be available occasionally.

Rates of pay

£13.00 per hour with additional pay for Bank Holidays worked.

Holidays

5.6 weeks per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of Bank Holidays.

Tasks can include

• Assisting me with showering and dressing (when needed)
• Applying cream to my skin
• Food/meal preparation, or assisting me in preparing meals
• Undertaking domestic tasks including, but not restricted to
• Making/changing the bed
• Undertaking the laundry - washing, drying, ironing, putting away
• Maintaining a tidy and safe kitchen and bathroom
• General cleaning and tidying, maintaining a safe home and environment
• Light hoovering/dusting
• Supporting me to follow my interests and engage in the local community.
• Accompanying me to activities/appointments
• Shopping for me, or with me
• Providing companionship and support - including going out for coffee
• Someone who is keen to look after my small garden – pots and containers.
• Driving - in your car, for which business class insurance will be required.

On not so good days, I would need my PA to act independently in prioritising which tasks need doing in preparation for the day ahead.

Type of person required

• Someone with a positive attitude towards disabled people.
• A person who is reliable, punctual, positive, calm, and patient.
• Someone who is sensitive and non-judgemental
• A person who understands the importance of working flexibly to accommodate changeable needs.
• A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home, and ensures that information learned is not shared outside my home
• Someone who is self-motivated, and can use their own initiative to do whatever is needed.
• Someone with a sense of humour.
• Someone who is willing to accompany me to activities and appointments when necessary.
• A person who is willing to complete any training required.
• Driving: A car owner, with a clean driving licence, and business class insurance.
• Mileage will be paid when your own car is used during work
• @ 40 pence per mile.

About the job

This position is part time. I will be your legal employer, and a national insurance number will be required. A six month probationary period is a requirement of this post. Payment will be four-weekly by bank transfer. You will be required to complete an enhanced police check (DBS), which will be paid for by the employer.