VOG930 Male Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A support service for independent living is seeking a weekend male Personal Assistant to assist an 18-year-old with disabilities in Penarth. Responsibilities include providing companionship, engaging in activities like video games, and supporting community involvement. The role requires a friendly, confident individual with a young outlook. Pay is £14.80 per hour.

Benefits

£0.40 per mile reimbursement

Appropriate holiday pay

Qualifications

• Male due to potential personal care requirements.
• Young outlook on life.
• Ability to drive with business class insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support in community and assist towards independence.
• Engage in social outings and community activities.
• Provide companionship and play video games.

Skills

Friendly and chatty

Confident and proactive

Respect for confidentiality

Car driver

Job description

Overview

Weekend male Personal Assistant position. Please quote reference VOG930 on application.

About the person

I am an 18 year old male living in the Penarth area with my family. I am an outgoing and friendly person who is empathetic and enjoys understanding others’ feelings. I attend school full time and am doing well.

Interests and daily life

I would like a PA to join in with my hobbies, which could include watching a film in the cinema or staying at home and playing video games. I have an ongoing foot injury and may have surgery as I relearn how to walk.

Medical and accessibility information

I have had a hemispherectomy (half my brain removed) due to Rasmussen Syndrome, which has caused left‑sided weakness and a visual field loss on that side. I use a crutch to balance and a wheelchair for longer distances. I experience seizures from time to time, but they are being carefully managed.

Purpose of the role

To support me in the community and help towards my independence.

Location

In the local area of Penarth.

Hours

4 hours on a weekend.

Rate of pay

£14.80 per hour
£0.40 per mile

Tasks involved

• Potential support with dressing and undressing if going swimming
• Social outings
• Community activities
• Providing companionship
• Playing video games
• Any other reasonable task

Type of person required

• Male due to potential personal care
• Young outlook on life
• Friendly and chatty
• Confident and proactive
• Respect for confidentiality and working in the home
• Car driver with business class insurance

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 the 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 4 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