VOG061 personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service for independent living seeks a Personal Assistant in Barry, UK, to provide daily support for a man with multiple sclerosis. The role involves assisting with light domestic tasks and personal care. Ideal candidates should be adaptable, trustworthy, and respect the importance of privacy. Hourly pay is £13.30 on weekdays and £13.60 on weekends. This job requires a National Insurance number and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must have a National Insurance number.
• Able to respect privacy and understand confidentiality.
• Willing to undergo a police check (DBS).

Responsibilities

• Assist with light domestic tasks.
• Support with meal preparations.
• Help with personal care as needed.

Skills

Respect for privacy and confidentiality

Friendly and easy-going manner

Adaptability and flexibility

Ability to work independently

Good hygiene awareness

Trustworthy and reliable

Caring and responsible attitude

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a man living at home in Barry Island. I have multiple sclerosis and use a wheelchair. I am also partially sighted. I am looking to employ a PA to enable me to continue to live independently. I have many hobbies and interests and like to keep my brain active! I really enjoy general knowledge quizzes and have an interest in history. I like good conversation, listening to the radio, books, films and animals. I enjoy board games & card games and I do sometimes use a computer.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the job is to provide me with daily support to help me maintain my independence.

HOURS OF WORK

4 hors Monday-Friday 8:00 am -12:00 pm ideally, but open to discussion as long as it is in the morning for 4 hours.

2.5 hours potentially available on Saturdays. Please enquire about this if you are interested.

There will also be opportunity for overtime to cover my other PAs.

RATES OF PAY

£13.30 per hour weekday

£13.60 per hour weekend

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

· Assistance around the house with some light domestic tasks.

Meal preparations

· Assistance with some personal care.




TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

· A person who respects and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality of working in someone's home

· A person with a friendly and easy-going manner

· Someone who is adaptable and flexible would be an advantage

· Someone who would support me but not take over

· Able to work independently and on their own initiative

· Someone with a good hygiene awareness

· Trustworthy, reliable and punctual

· Someone with a caring and responsible attitude



ABOUT THE JOB

This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.



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