VOG1016 Male Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local community support service in Wales is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide support for a young person with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy in Barry. The role involves assisting with social activities, providing personal care, and navigating public transport. Candidates should be confident, outgoing, and reliable, with a preferred experience in care and a driver's license. This is a part-time position with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care preferred.
• Driver’s license required.
• Ability to provide gentle guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support accessing public transport.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Attend social activities with the applicant.
• Assist with navigating bus routes.

Skills

Confidence

Outgoing personality

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA) required to support a young person living in Barry who has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and uses an electric wheelchair. The PA will help with going out, socialising, and maintaining independence.

Purpose

The PA will support outings and social activities, access public transport, and may drive a van on occasion. A valid driver’s licence is required.

Place of Work

In and around the area of Barry

Hours

3 hours per week
17:00–20:00 on weekdays
Any time after 10:00 on weekends

Rate of Pay

£15.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Support accessing public transport
• Provide personal care as needed
• Occasionally drive the applicant's van
• Attend social activities such as going to the pub, watching football, and visiting Barry Island arcades
• Assist with planning and navigating bus routes from the applicant’s home

Person Specification

• Someone who can keep up with the applicant and is confident, outgoing, and reliable
• Not easily offended; able to provide gentle guidance and keep boundaries
• Due to the care involved, applicants with appropriate experience are preferred
• Driver with car ownership is advantageous

About the Job

Although part-time, the role is a proper employment position requiring a National Insurance number. A trial period will apply. Pay is monthly with holiday pay. The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) check (to be carried out before employment begins). The employer (Local Authority) will cover the cost of the DBS check. Checks will be carried out to confirm the right to work in the UK.

Important Notes

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