Please quote reference MPM136 on application, Apply Now personal-assistant-application-form
JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-Time Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 36 year old man living in Treforest with my family. I love anything to do with cars, especially going out for a drive up to Clydach lakes or to Aberdare Country Park. I enjoy going out into the community to do social activities. I have a learning disability and my mobility is limited which means I need to use a wheelchair for longer periods of walking. I like having a bit of banter and I really enjoy watching a local pantomime. I’m generally a happy person and enjoy using my phone on Facebook. I prefer being out of the house and socialising with my peers. I don’t have very good grip with my hands so you will need to help me tying my shoe laces or zipping up my jacket.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
My current PA is due to have an operation and reduce hours so we are looking for another PA to work along side my current PAs and increase hours gradually.
I would like a personal assistant to enable me to experience more social activities out in the community such as bowling and going for meals while ensuring my safety and wellbeing at all times
TASKS WILL INCLUDE
Supporting me to participate in activities
Driving me to places of my choosing
Pushing me in my wheelchair
Personal care which is only on occasions
Taking me to appointments like the hospital or a haircut
HOURS OF WORK
There are up to 6 hours per week on a weekend available with the possibility of this increasing in the future.
RATES OF PAY
£12.20 per hour plus mileage where appropriate
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone energetic and outgoing
Someone who can drive me to the places I want to visit
Someone who is flexible and reliable
Someone who will enjoy the time we spend together
Someone who can drive and owns their own car
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 basis 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.