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Part-time Personal Assistants 

JOB DESCRIPTION

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I’m an elderly woman living in Barry area with my daughter and a three pet terriers. I have a diagnosis of early stages Alzheimer’s disease. Although I am fully lucid at times, I require advocacy support from my family. 

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking to employ a Personal Assistants to support me within my home.

HOURS OF WORK

Total of 14.25 hours per week

6.25 hours during the week

45 minutes morning call around 8am Monday to Friday to support with personal care

30 minutes at lunch time with meal preparation

8 hours during the weekend

Saturday 11am to 3pm

Sunday 10am to 2pm

A few PA’s are needed to cover these shifts. Please note on the application form which shifts you would be able to work.

RATES OF PAY

£10.20 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Ensure I am safe
• Provide me with company

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Flexible and reliable
• Awareness of how my condition affects me
• Patient, calm and understanding
• Someone who doesn’t mind dogs

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 four weekly 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