VOG494 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A support service in Barry is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to help a local individual manage personal budgeting and provide emotional support. The ideal candidate will assist with community engagement activities such as walks and appointments. This part-time position offers flexible hours at £15.25 per hour, with mileage compensation. A DBS Disclosure is required before employment, and all necessary legal right to work checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Essential: A compassionate listener who can instil boundaries.
• Must be able to keep in touch and check in regularly.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional well-being and personal budgeting.
• Assist in accessing the community and appointments.
• Help develop coping strategies and personal finance management.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Good timekeeping

Sense of humour

Communication

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Personal Assistant

I’m a 42 year old woman living in Barry with my partner. I experience anxiety and depression and sometimes experience social stressors. I love listening to all kinds of music and watching soaps on the TV, I also like watching documentaries too. I like going to bingo when I can. I am an easy‑going person who likes to have a laugh. I like going for walks for example around the Knapp and going for a quiet coffee.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I would like to employ a personal assistant who can support me and encourage me to access the community and help me manage certain aspects of personal budgeting and offer me emotional support when I am feeling low. I would also like someone to assist me with going to appointments.

HOURS OF WORK

6 hours per week, weekdays only, 2 x 3‑hour shifts. Flexibility is essential should these days need to change.

RATES OF PAY

£15.25 per hour, 40p mileage when you use your car.

TASKS WILL INCLUDE

Help to increase engagement in meaningful activity, particularly active pursuits.

Going out for walks in the local community.

Assistance to further develop confidence and abilities to access the community independently.

Help to further develop management of personal finances including budgeting.

Help to further develop coping strategies.

Using your car to take us to activities further afield.

Going for a nice drive, followed by a coffee.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone who is compassionate and understanding
• Someone who is patient
• A good time keeper
• Able to keep in touch and check in with me
• Someone with a good sense of humour
• Someone who can encourage me to engage in activities of my choice
• A non‑judgemental person with professional boundaries
• Essential: A compassionate listener who is able to instil boundaries

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.

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