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Closing date: 30/05/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I am an elderly gentleman living in the Radyr area of Cardiff.

Due to my Parkinsons I can experience tremors and can experience

Periods where I can freeze. I have a stammer, this is due to the tremors

But I can communicate my needs, wishes and have a conversation.

I am looking for a PA who can take me out in the community so I can

Engage in social activities that I enjoy. I am a wheel chair user and will need assistance getting into a car. I enjoy walks.

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support me access community and engage in social activities of my choice.

 

PLACE OF WORK

 

In Community and if bad weather or I do not have strength to go out, at

Home.

 

HOURS OF WORK

10 hours per week, split over 2 days.

 

RATE OF PAY

£12.80

 

TASKS INVOLVED

Taking me out in the community.

Support me access social activities of my choice

 

 

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Someone who is calm, patient, and understands my need

 

Someone who is flexible, reliable, and trustworthy

Some Knowledge of Parkinson's would be helpful

 

Good sense of humor

 

Some assistance will be required to help me get into my car

 

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted.  A probation period will be necessary in the first instance.  Wages will be paid 4 weekly.  You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

 

 

Thank you.