VOG1125 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Llantwit Major; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a client in building independence and social participation in the community. The role involves practical help with daily activities, transport, and communication, and requires a patient, relationship-focused approach.

The PA will accompany the client on community outings, help with life-skills development, and foster as much autonomy as possible, including caring for the family dog.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Assistant or support worker is desirable.
• Ability to help build basic life skills and independence.
• Willingness to work flexibly and build rapport with the client.

Responsabilités

• Take the client out into the community for activities such as visiting local venues, gym, or shopping.
• Support the client in learning basic life skills.
• Encourage the client to do as much as possible independently.
• Assist with communication practice to improve speaking.
• Help the client use public transport.
• Accompany on walks and outings when weather permits, including the dog.

Connaissances

Driver with business class insurance

Dog-friendly

Patient and relationship-building

Description du poste

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 27-year-old man living in the Llantwit Major area with my family and dog. I am a massive fan of music and collect records. My music taste does vary but I generally like heavier music. I also like to go to concerts. My other interests include watching films (particularly horror films), gaming on my PS5, doing arty things and I am an animal lover.

I suffered a stroke and can only use my left arm. I cannot walk very fast or very far. I visit a speech therapist as I do find speaking hard and can struggle to get out what I wish to say.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking for a PA to support me to build my independence, develop basic life skills and to help me to access the community and take part in social activities.

HOURS OF WORK

5 hours per week available. Ideally these will be worked on a Friday but there is flexibility to this.

RATES OF PAY

£17 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Taking me out into the community to go to the local pub, gym or to take me out shopping.
• Supporting me learn basic life skills.
• Encouraging me to do as much as I can myself.
• Teaching me to become as independent as possible.
• Practising my speech with me.
• Helping me to learn how to use public transport.
• Going for a walk if the weather is nice with the dog.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• A driver with business class insurance.
• Someone happy to work with a dog at the home.
• A patient person willing to build a relationship with me.