VOG466 Female Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support service in the United Kingdom seeks a friendly individual to assist with daily morning and bedtime routines for a woman with epilepsy. The role includes personal care, medication management, and providing companionship. The position offers 10 hours of work per week at £14.50 per hour. Reliability and a bubbly personality are essential. Support and training will be provided.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Support and training provided

Qualifications

• Non-smoker preferred.
• Experience not essential as support will be provided initially.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for daily morning and bedtime routines.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Engage and chat with the individual.

Skills

Reliability

Bubbly and friendly personality

Ability to communicate

Job description

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a lady in my mid 50’s living with my parents in St Athan. I have my own space in the house as my parents want me to be as independent as possible. I have epilepsy and have daily seizures and I have very little communication, but I am able to communicate my needs. I am very happy and easy-going and just like to play as I am very childlike.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide me with support for my daily morning and bedtime routine.

HOURS OF WORK

• There are 10 hours per week available;
• 2 days a week 5 hours per
• wednesday 1pm-6pm
• friday 1pm-6pm

RATES OF PAY

£14.50 per hour

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Playing with me
• Helping with some personal care (washing and toileting)
• Ensuring I take my medication
• Help with dressing
• Prepare breakfast

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone who is reliable and able to cover additional hours if needed
• A non-smoker
• Someone who is bubbly and friendly
• Someone who will engage and chat with me
• Experience not essential as my parents will support you initially until you are comfortable in the role

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the 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 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.

Thank you.