JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-Time Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I’m a 40 year old woman living in Barry with my partner. I experience anxiety and depression and sometimes experience social stressors. I love listening to all kinds of music and watching soaps on the TV, I also like watching documentaries too. I like going to bingo when I can. I am an easy going person who like to have a laugh. I like going for walks for example around the Knapp and going for a quiet coffee.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I would like to employ a personal assistant who can support me and encourage me to access the community and help me manage certain aspects of personal budgeting and offer me emotional support when I am feeling low. I would also like someone to assist me with going to appointments.
HOURS OF WORK
6 hours per week, weekdays only, 2 x 3 hour shifts
Flexibility is essential should these days need to change
RATES OF PAY
£13.50
per hour
40p mileage when you use your car
TASKS WILL INCLUDE
Help to increase engagement in meaningful activity, particularly active pursuits
Doing an at home exercise program/work-out routine with me
Going out for walks in the local community
Assistance to further develop confidence and abilities to access the community independently
Help to further develop management of personal finances – including budgeting
Help to further develop coping strategies
Using your car to take us to activities further afield
Going for a nice drive, followed by a coffee
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone who is compassionate and understanding
Someone who is patient
A good time keeper
Able to keep in touch and check in with me
Someone with a good sense of humour
Someone who can encourage me to engage in activities of my choice
ABOUT THE JOB
Although this is a part-time job, it will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The salary will be paid on a 4 weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay given (5.6 weeks pro rata).
The post is subject to a probationary period and a DBS (Police) Check at no cost to you. You will have to supply 2 references, one of which should be able to comment on your work practices.