Job title: Personal Assistant
Location: Aberystwyth
Hours of work: Up to 5 hour per week
Rate of pay £12.75 per hour
I am an ex-serviceman in my late nineties with dementia who is seeking to employ a Personal Assistant who shares similar interests to support me at home and in the community.
To aid me in retaining my independence, I require support to access my local amenities, encouragement to maintain daily routines and to provide companionship and assistance in the home. I will require my PA to be available in the afternoon.
At home I use a walking aid to support my mobility but would need a Personal Assistant who is comfortable supporting me in my wheelchair when out of the house.
In favourable weather I enjoy accessing my local town, a walk along the promenade, visiting a café, or my sister who lives locally.
On days when I wish to stay at home, I enjoy keeping up with the local and national news. I am also fond of reminiscing about my career in the military especially my time stationed abroad and my regimental boxing. I also enjoy discussing my previous employment as a mechanic and garage owner. Football is another keen interest, having been a goalkeeper in my younger years.
As part of the role, you would also be expected to carry out some light domestic duties such as making tea and coffee or other light refreshments.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form.
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If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.
Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.
You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.
You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Please note the Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.