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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.