VOG1081 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local community support service in Dinas Powys is seeking a Part-Time Personal Assistant to provide essential support in the home and community. This role requires a friendly, reliable person with a car. Responsibilities include food shopping, companionship, and optional church attendance. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £14.70 per hour, with pay on a four-weekly/bimonthly basis. Successful applicants will undergo a DBS check and verification of their right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Expenses for DBS check covered

Qualifications

• Must be a chatty and friendly person.
• Understanding when moods are low.
• Reliable and consistent.

Responsibilities

• Support in the home and out in the community.
• Conduct food shopping fortnightly.
• Provide companionship and engage in activities.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Understanding

Reliability

Tools

Car with business class insurance

Job description

Please quote reference VOG1081 on application. Apply Now

Part‑Time Personal Assistant

Purpose of the Job

To support in the home and out in the community.

Rate(s) of Pay

£14.70 per hour

Hours of Work

Sunday Mornings 10‑12, 7 hours to be worked flexible in the week.

Tasks can include

• Food shopping fortnightly.
• Company and a cuppa.
• Going for a coffee in Cardiff city centre.
• Visiting St Fagans.
• Support to attend church on a Sunday (optional).

Type of person required

• A chatty and friendly person.
• Someone who is understanding when moods are low.
• A car driver required with business class insurance.
• Someone who is reliable and consistent.

About the Job

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins. Although this is a part‑time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a four‑weekly / monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.