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JOB DESCRIPTION

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a disabled lady in my early 60’s, living in Cowbridge. I live in my own home, and need support at home and to pursue outside interests.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

I am looking to employ an additional personal assistant(s) to support me in all aspects of daily living, both inside and outside the home. This is to maintain my independence, support me when I am out and about socially, and sometimes accompanying me to activities or appointments.

DRIVING

PA must be at least 25 years of age due to requirements of Motability Insurance.

HOURS OF WORK

32 - 40 hours per four-week pay period, to include weekend mornings on rotation. times and other days to be agreed. Additional hours may be available occasionally. 

RATES OF PAY 

£12.50 per hour with additional pay for Bank Holidays worked.

HOLIDAYS

5.6 weeks per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of Bank Holidays.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE:

·        Assisting me with showering and dressing (when needed)

·        Applying cream to my skin

·        Food/meal preparation, or assisting me in preparing meals

·        Undertaking domestic tasks including, but not restricted to                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Making/changing the bed

Undertaking the laundry - washing, drying, ironing, putting away

Maintaining a tidy and safe kitchen and bathroom

General cleaning and tidying, maintaining a safe home and environment

Light hoovering/dusting 

·        Supporting me to follow my interests and engage in the local community.

·        Accompanying me to activities/appointments

·        Shopping for me, or with me

·        Providing companionship and support - including going out for coffee

·        Someone who is keen to look after my small garden – pots and containers.

·        Driving - in your car, for which business class insurance will be required.

 

On not so good days, I would need my PA to act independently in prioritising which tasks need doing in preparation for the day ahead.

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

·  Someone with a positive attitude towards disabled people.

·  A person who is reliable, punctual, positive, calm, and patient.

·  Someone who is sensitive and non-judgemental

·  A person who understands the importance of working flexibly to accommodate changeable needs.

·  A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home, and ensures that information learned is not shared outside my home

·  Someone who is self-motivated, and can use their own initiative to do whatever is needed.

·  Someone with a sense of humour.

·  Someone who is willing to accompany me to activities and appointments when necessary.

·  A person who is willing to complete any training required.

 

Driving:

 

A car owner, with a clean driving licence, and  business class insurance.

Mileage will be paid when your own car is used during work

@ 40 pence per mile.

  

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

This position is part time. I will be your legal employer, and a national insurance number will be required. A six month probationary period is a requirement of this post. Payment will be four-weekly by bank transfer. You will be required to complete an enhanced police check (DBS), which will be paid for by the employer.