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Job closes 28.08.2026

ABOUT MYSELF

 

I am male in my early 70s and live near Victoria Park Cardiff, I was involved in a motor accident in 1973, and am registered as severely sight impaired  Since then I have had no sight at all in my left eye, and only had partial sight in my right eye. At the moment I cant see anything out of my right eye as it has a very dense cataract, I am due to have the cataract removed the end of July but I am not sure what difference, if any, this will make to my vision.

 

I have some cognitive impairment and my memory is not as good as it was, occasionally, due to these issues I sometimes get frustrated with myself.

 

I enjoy watching/listening to the game shows on TV.

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

 

Due to my sight issues I need help guiding me around with my daily activities in the garden project at Vision 21, Fairwater, Cardiff.

 

PLACE OF WORK

 

I live near Victoria Park and will need to be collected by car from my home and taken to my place of work in Fairwater, then taken back home after I finish work ( full driving licence, correct insurance and own vehicle is essential)     

 

HOURS OF WORK

 

I have 6 hours a week of support work agreed, I volunteer on a Monday 9am - 3pm at Vision 21, Sbectrwm Centre, Fairwater, Cardiff.

There are at least 4 Bank Holiday Mondays in the year when Sbectrwm is closed, and Sbectrwm is also closed for approximately 8-10 days over the Christmas period, which would incorporate 1 or 2 Mondays. I would request that at least 4 days of your holiday entitlement is taken over these closure days .

The remainder of entitlement can be decided between ourselves provided the correct notice is given

 

RATE OF PAY

 

£15.50

 

TASKS INVOLVED

 

While I am at my place of work I help in tidying the gardens by raking any fallen leaves and putting them in the bin, I occasionally sweep the car park, and help in the poly tunnel potting on plants when needed.

I need someone to help me stay on the paths and help me avoid any trip hazards that I may not see, and also help me in the cafeteria while I get my lunch. Generally I need help getting around the centre.

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

Essential qualities

 

Reliable and Punctual

Friendly /Chatty/ Good sense of humour

Have common sense and initiative and does not use foul language.

Full Driving Licence

Enjoy being outdoors in the garden

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

Though a part-time job, this is 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). The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check, which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer

 

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independant 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.