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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant



A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 52 year old man living on my own in the area of Pontyclun. My passion is rugby and I enjoy going to watch matches in the Millennium Stadium when Wales is playing. I enjoy watching TV, going shopping and going out for meals. I am chatty when I get to know you and offer good company. I like going to the gym and using the sauna and Jacuzzi. I love any type of music and enjoy watching the music channels.





PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of the job is to support me to access the social activities that I enjoy and to support me to gain confidence when out in the community.





PLACE OF WORK

In and around the area of Pontyclun, Barry, Cardiff Bay






HOURS OF WORK

I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant for up to 10 hours a week. The hours worked will be flexible by arrangement dependent on the activities arranged.





RATE OF PAY

£13.65 per hour

Paid mileage

Reasonable expenses paid




TASKS INVOLVED



To support me while out on social outings.
To transport, accompany and support me to attend rugby matches
To support and accompany me on shopping trips.
To accompany and support me on trips out in your car and on public transport.
To attend and participate at the gym sauna and Jacuzzi.
Any other duties to be discussed and mutually agreed




TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED



Must be a driver with a full clean driving licence.
A person who respects and understands the importance of my privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
Someone who is confident, mature and has patience
A person who is dependable and arrives on time.
A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential
Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions
Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria
Someone who is able to work to instruction
Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual
Someone with a caring and responsible attitude




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 monthly 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.