Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments.
A little about myself:
I am a chatty and happy Gentleman living in the marina area of
Swansea. I am looking for a PA with a good sense of humour and
cheerful personality to support me, as I have limited movement. This
does not affect my personality.
Hours of work 9 hours.
I need support in the mornings before work and in the evenings during
the week.
Rate of pay.
£12.75 employed.
£16.28 Self-employed
Essential:
I need you to:
• Support to apply cream to legs.
• Helping me put my medical compression tights on.
• Support with basic dressing.
• Making breakfast, light household duties if required.
Type of person required
• A person who respects and understands the importance of privacy and
confidentiality.
• Someone who is confident, mature and has patience
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time.
• A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
• Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential
• Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions
• Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
• Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously
agreed criteria
• Someone who is 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
e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid
Concerning the position
You will be formally employed by the Direct Payment Client which
requires a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will
be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary
period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro
rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of
employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where the
applicant is eligible.
If self-employed will need to evidence UTR number and personal liability
insurance to cover the post. An extensive contract would need to be
drawn up between you and the Direct Payment Client that states clearly
the weekly hours. Notice periods for cancellations and terminations and
Rates of pay. You would then have a duty of care to ensure that the
needs of the client are met.