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Part-Time Personal Assistant

 

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I’m a man in my early 70’s living in Barry. I have anxiety and depression and really struggle to express myself. I also have symptoms but no formal diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

 

I am under the memory clinic as my memory is not what it used to be. I struggle to remember basic things like appointments. When having a conversation I become confused about what to say and become easily side-tracked. Because of this, you’ll have to be patient and give me time to formulate the words and sentence. I might come across as uptight or non-engaging but that’s only because of the anxiety I have when speaking.

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

Main purpose is to assist me with communication and correspondence and maintaining my home.

 

HOURS OF WORK

 

3 hours per week over 1 shift

Flexible on which day it is

 

RATES OF PAY

 

£16.50 per hour

 

TASKS WILL INCLUDE

 

• Making contact by phone to discuss/address various matters, for example calling BT about installing a phone line
• Making hospital/GP appointments on my behalf
• Reading post and summarising any action I need to take and then assisting me to do it
• Making/putting up reminders about upcoming appointments
• Filling in forms for me and sending them on as required
• Occasionally taking me to an appointment
• Engaging me in conversation
• Monitoring my well-being and being proactive with any support I might need
• Batch cooking a meal with me, freezing it for later in the week
• Occasionally doing basic shopping
• Enjoying a cup of tea with me at home
• Tidying up around my home

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

• You must have a confident and direct approach in communication
• You’ll be confident to make phone calls on my behalf and discuss situations to a suitable resolution
• You’ll be able to lead and initiate conversations, actively keeping me engaged
• Be able to give reassurance and guidance when needed
• A naturally supportive and reassuring person
• Proactive in situations and be able to problem solve on your own initiative
• Patience is essential, allow me time to speak
• Trustworthiness is essential and you must maintain confidentiality at all times
• A car owner/driver who is willing to use car for work purposes

 

 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 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.