VOG998 Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local independent living organization seeks a Personal Assistant in Barry to assist an individual with daily activities and promote independence. The role involves meeting after school, planning outings, and ensuring a supportive environment. Candidates should be enthusiastic, kind, and have a valid driver’s license with business insurance. Pay is £15.00 per hour with additional mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a car and access to a vehicle.
• Requires business class insurance.
• National Insurance number needed.

Responsibilities

• Meet after school for activities.
• Plan days out and activities with the employer.
• Assist with shopping and outings.

Skills

Enthusiastic and engaging

Good time keeping

Patient and kind

Job description

Overview

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Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am an 18 year old female living with my family in Barry. I am very witty and have a great sense of humour. It can take me quite a while to build trust with someone new but once I get to know you, I do like to have a bit of banter. I absolutely love any animals and I can tell you everything about them- this is one of my favourite interests.

I have been diagnosed with severe learning disabilities and have autistic traits; I just need extra time to understand things. I like to have structure in my life and I prefer to know all the details to help me prepare for the day, as I don’t like sudden change. This can really affect me and could make me change my mind even at the very last minute. I love anything to do with singing and dancing and I have a karaoke machine, which I usually turn on as soon as I get home from school. I I especially enjoy singing Little Mix as they are one of my favourite groups.

Purpose of job

To meet me from school and then to go into Barry town shopping or something to eat whilst promoting my independence and to help me feel more confident when I’m out and about.

Place of work

In the area of Barry

Hours of work

• 12 hours per week, after school to start from from 3-3:30PM for 2/3 hours
• Saturday 4 hours, time to be arranged
• When its half term, the start times would change.

Rate of pay

• £15.00 per hour
• Mileage will be paid at 0.40p per mile

Tasks involved

• Meeting me after school
• To suggest and plan activities or days out with me ensuring we have a backup plan if necessary.
• Going shopping to Home Bargins or charity shops
• Going to Barry Island to the arcades.
• Going to the cinema or bowling
• Going swimming

Type of person required

• Someone who is enthusiastic and engaging
• Someone who is able to have a joke and a bit of banter
• Someone who is especially good with time keeping
• Someone who is patient and kind
• Someone who is a car driver and has access to a vehicle you will also require business class insurance

About the job

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 4 weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay given. 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 (Local Authority). The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK

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