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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 52 year old woman living in the Barry area. I have had brain damage since birth which paralysed the right side of my body. I’ve worked as a helper in a care home but don’t do that anymore. I stay home now and enjoy watching telly.

PLACE OF WORK

Your job will be within my home in Barry as well as the local community.

HOURS OF WORK

7 hours per week, to be used flexibly, no weekend work

RATE OF PAY

£10.30 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• General help around the home, cleaning, tidying, changing bedding
• Assistance with meals
• Providing basic emotional and well-being support
• Doing my weekly shopping for me and packing it away

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• An enthusiastic and friendly person is important
• Good communication skills and attitude towards this type of work
• A good listener who is sensible, mature and non-judgemental
• Very important that you are dependable and reliable
• Someone who I can confidently and easily build rapport with

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. I will be your legal employer. The wage will be paid 4-weekly by BACS from the Centre for Independent Living.  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.

Thank you.