VOG989 Casual Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Penarth is seeking a Casual Personal Assistant to help a 97-year-old lady maintain her independence at home. The role involves providing personal care, companionship, and assisting with daily tasks. Ideal candidates should be flexible, reliable, and enjoy working with elderly individuals. The hourly rate is £14.25. This position requires a DBS check and proper employment verification.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Paid time for DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly individuals.
• Must be female due to personal care requirements.
• Must be comfortable working in a home with a dog.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship.
• Assist with meals and light domestic tasks.
• Ensure mobility assistance using a hoist or wheelchair.

Skills

Flexible working hours

Companionship

Punctuality and reliability

Respect for privacy and confidentiality

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Casual Personal Assistant



A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF



I am a friendly 97 year old lady living in the Penarth area. I receive support from my two daughters and Personal Assistants (PA).



PURPOSE OF THE JOB



I am seeking a PA to cover my other PAs during their holidays or potential sickness. The support is to help me to continue living at home as independently as possible and to provide me with companionship.



HOURS OF WORK



Looking for a casual PA to cover any sickness or holidays of my other PAs.



RATES OF PAY



£14.25 per hour



TASKS CAN INCLUDE



Providing me with personal care.
Using a hoist to move me around the house.
Assistance with preparing me meals.
Light domestic tasks.
Providing me with companionship.
Use of wheelchair for trips out of the home





TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED



Someone who is flexible with the times and ways they can work.
Someone who enjoys interaction with elderly people and who will engage me in conversation and activity.
A punctual and reliable person is essential as the job will require working with other carers at certain times.
A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.
A chatty and friendly person.
Must be happy to work with a dog in the home.
Female PAs only due to personal care required.







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.