VOG1124 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living invites applications for a Personal Assistant based in Dinas Powys to support an elderly man with vascular dementia. The role includes personal care, companionship, and helping maintain daily routines in a safe, supportive home setting.

The position is part-time (8.5 hours per week) with a weekly pay cycle and a wage of £15.20 per hour. A DBS check and satisfactory references are required before employment begins.

Qualifications

• Must have valid National Insurance number to submit.
• DBS (Police) check required before employment begins.
• Right to work in the UK must be satisfied with satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (showering, oral hygiene, dressing).
• Prompt with medication.
• Prepare light meals (e.g., sandwich).
• Check fridge for out-of-date items while I am washing.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Accompany to golf club once a week (likely Fridays).
• Assist with light practical tasks as time allows.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION VOG1124

Personal Assistant Required – Dinas Powys

A Little About Me

I am a man in my mid-80s living in the Dinas Powys area. I have vascular dementia and am supported by my family, who check in on me regularly. I have a great sense of humour and enjoy a bit of banter. I used to play golf three times a week at Cottrell Park and still enjoy visiting when possible.

Purpose of the Role

I am looking for a kind, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant to support me in my home and, when possible, accompany me to the golf club. The role involves providing personal care, companionship, and helping me maintain my daily routine in a safe and supportive way.

Hours of Work

8.5 hours per week

Daily support required (excluding Wednesdays)

Rate of Pay

£15.20 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prompt and assist with personal care (showering, oral hygiene, dressing)
• Prompt with medication
• Prepare a light meal (e.g., sandwich)
• Check the fridge for out-of-date items while I am washing
• Provide companionship and social interaction
• Accompany me to the golf club once a week (likely Fridays)
• Assist with light practical tasks as time allows
• Ensure my safety and wellbeing at all times

About the job

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK