VOG881 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local support service in Picketston is seeking a personal assistant to help with daily activities, ensuring the client maintains independence. Duties include domestic tasks, meal preparation, and accompanying to appointments. The role offers 6 hours per week at £13 per hour, with a trial period and a requirement for a driving license. Candidates must respect privacy and undergo a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving license.
• Satisfactory references and a DBS check are required.
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality when working in a home.

Responsibilities

• Assist with domestic tasks such as laundry and cleaning.
• Prepare meals and assist with cooking.
• Shop and run errands as required.
• Drive to appointments or commitments.
• Assist with personal care tasks when necessary.
• Help manage organizational tasks like diary keeping and appointment booking.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Discretion

Housework enjoyment

Understanding and non-judgmental attitude

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Overview

I am a woman living within the St Athan area with my family. I have a connective tissue disorder and I am looking to employ someone to assist me with daily activities and tasks both in and out of my home. Support may be required to help me get to personal appointments and therefore it is important that I build a good relationship with my PA.

Purpose of job

I am looking to employ someone to assist me so that I can maintain a routine, keep my household running smoothly, and remain independent.

Hours of work

6 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will also be willing to cover shifts when my other PA is on annual leave or sick leave.

Rates of pay

£13.00 per hour

Mileage to be discussed in interview.

Tasks involved

• Domestic tasks such as laundry and cleaning
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Shopping or running errands with or without me if required
• Driving me to appointments or other commitments
• Assistance with some personal care tasks when necessary
• Assisting with organisational tasks such as completing my diary, creating shopping lists, meal planning, appointment booking, etc., 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.

Other requirements

• 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.
• Someone who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
• Someone who enjoys housework
• Someone who is reliable and flexible
• Someone who is understanding and non-judgemental
• Car driver with licence