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JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-time Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I’m an elderly woman living in Barry area with my daughter and a reactive dog. It is a busy household, but I am upstairs. Some days I will want you to keep me company after providing my personal care etc, other days you can sit downstairs. It will depend on my mood. I have two alarms and a call button, so you will know if I need assistance. I have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Although I am fully lucid at times, I require advocacy support from my family.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I am looking to employ an additional Personal Assistant to support me within my home.
HOURS OF WORK
Wednesday & Thursday
Minimum of 4 hours per shift, can be worked in a block or split
Start time – arrival at least by 9AM
Lunch usually around 12:30PM
You may be required to cover other PA’s annual leave and sickness
Hours could also increase from 2025.
RATES OF PAY
£12.80 per hour
Double time on bank holidays
TASKS INVOLVED
Personal care 2:1 support
Meal preparation
Ensure I am safe
Provide me with company
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Flexible and reliable
Awareness of how my condition affects me (personal or professional experience)
Patient, calm and understanding
Someone who doesn’t mind dogs and working in a busy household
Female due to personal care
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 four weekly 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