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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I’m looking for a PA for my 33-year-old son who lives with me in Efail Isaf, RCT. He’s a fluent Welsh speaker. He has Muscular Dystrophy (which is a slowly degenerative condition) but is able to walk independently with the aid of a stick. He also has some learning difficulties. Despite his condition he is always happy, although he does lack confidence and needs to form a good relationship with a PA to help him with this. He loves all genres of music, gaming and chatting but is looking for someone to share some time with. He has a good sense of humour and enjoys cooking and eating good food, the garden, and getting out and about in the car.

This is an opportunity to join an amazing group of positive, amiable people who work with him! Our home is always full of laughter!

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support me in accessing the social activities that I enjoy.

 

HOURS OF WORK

There are 8 hrs per week available. A suitable applicant may be offered more hours.

Flexibility is required as days/times of support vary.

 

RATE OF PAY

 

£15.25 per hour

40p mileage allowance

TASKS INVOLVED

 

• To support and accompany me while out on social outings.
• To encourage and support me to try out new and different activities
• Helping me to gain confidence.

• Any other duties to be discussed and mutually agreed between yourself and your employer.

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

1. A person who respects and understands the importance of my privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
2. Someone who is confident, mature and has patience.
3. A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
4. Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential
5. Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
6. Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria
7. Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual
8. Someone with a caring and responsible attitude
9. Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid
10. Car owner/driver essential

 

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.

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