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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I’m a young woman in my mid-twenties living in Barry.

I am shy when meeting new people so don’t always communicate verbally and can be quiet, please encourage me with questions and asking me to say out loud what I want. I communicate over the phone and am good at texting. I sometimes use symbols to aid my communication.

I have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss – full loss in one ear and profound loss in the other. I will soon be wearing hearing aids.

Some of the things I enjoy doing are going to the farm, out shopping, out in the community like bowling.

On my list of things to do is swimming so my new PA will help me achieve this, I would also like to volunteer to walk dogs in my local area.

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

 

To support me out in the community, encourage my independence and living skills. Also to ensure my mum knows I am safe.

 

HOURS OF WORK

 

8 hours per week, over 2 – 3 days per week.

Please note these days and times can vary from one week to the next. Flexibility is essential.

 

RATE OF PAY

 

£16.00 per hour and 0.40p a mile.

 

TASKS INVOLVED

 

• Develop independent living skills, such as learning to use the washing machine and how to do laundry
• On occasion, using the bus to get about as I have a bus pass
• Going out to fun activities of my choice and participating with me
• You’ll need to prompt me with basic personal care when we are out and about, remind me to use the toilet before heading off
• I can take my own medication, you’ll just need to prompt and remind me.

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

• Someone who shares similar interests
• Outgoing and talkative so you can encourage me these traits in me
• Experience isn’t essential, just needs to be the right person
• Patient, kind and friendly
• You have flexibility to work different days/times from one week to the next
• You must be sensible and reliable
• Full UK driver’s license is essential, with access to own car.

 

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.