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MATERNITY COVER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am 22 years old female living with my mum. I am not very good with roads as I can't concentrate on listening and watching together plus sometimes I am very wary of stepping down off kerbs and steps. I need to hold onto something when going down steps. I live in the Llantrisant area and my friends are all disabled too and live further away so we don't socialise together much unless on planned events organised by our mums.
I like going to the cinema, swimming, walking dogs (I haven't got one but my previous PA had) I love colouring, watching my personal DVD player, singing, dancing, playing CD's in the car, and going bowling. I want to become as independent as I can. I cannot understand money and its values. This is a whole day from 8.00am- 5.30ish.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The main reason for the position is to help mum to continue to work and to be there when she is still in work as I need help getting off the college bus on a Monday and keeping me company until my mum gets home. Also to give me more of a Social life on the weekends.
PLACE OF WORK
In and around the area of Llantrisant
HOURS OF WORK
Monday 8:00-17:30
Tuesday 8:00-17:30 19 hours
My mum goes out once a month so if possible I require someone to sit with me until mum returns home at 10pm at the latest, usually a Wednesday evening. 6.30-9.30/10pm.
RATE OF PAY
£11.44 per hour including double pay on bank holiday.
There is also a paid mileage allowance per week at 0.40p per mile
TASKS INVOLVED
Personal Care and Toilet Needs when away from home.
Help me to make simple meals when at home.
Any Hospital Appointments if mum cannot attend.
To teach me simple household duties and any other reasonable tasks.
To keep me safe at all times
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
I would like a Female only (reasons above.)
A car owner with a clean driving licence
Non-smoker as I am asthmatic and vulnerable to chest infections
A person who respects and understands the importance of my privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.
A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
Able to work to instruction
Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual
Someone with a caring and responsible attitude
Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post
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 monthly 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