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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a lady in my sixties living in Penarth. I have physical disabilities including fibromyalgia osteoarthritis and Vestibular Migraines, where I feel light-headed and dizzy, I also struggle to keep my balance. I have throbbing, painful headaches. I am also awaiting a knee replacement and as well have some mental health issues which can affect my confidence when going out and about and meeting new people. I can walk but not long distances due to my conditions. I can use a manual wheelchair or walking aid but only for a short space of time and am unable to do a lot of everyday tasks due to the restrictive movement in my joints. I do smoke but limit this to one room in the house. In my spare time I enjoy looking around the charity shops in Penarth if I feel up to it, I enjoy watching Law and Order and organised crime programs, comedy program or any documentary.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To support me with domestic tasks around the home as well as accompanying me and encouraging me to get out in the community.
HOURS OF WORK
There are 12 hours per week available.
I require support most days. Currently, the days I am recruiting for are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Ideally the hours will be worked between 09:00am – 13:00 each day, but this can be discussed further at interview.
RATES OF PAY
£12.80 including double pay on bank holidays
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Preparing and cooking a meal for me
Cleaning my home
Other odd jobs around the house as required; i.e changing bedding.
Helping me put on my socks and shoes if needed due to my knee problems
Helping me to attend any appointments I may have
Weekly shopping
Accompany me to access social support
Support to help maintain my garden, things like light sweeping and tidying
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Somebody who will be reliable
Someone who doesn’t mind me being a smoker
Previous experience would be desirable
Someone who will encourage me to go out and care about my welfare
A car driver will be essential with access to own vehicle
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 monthly basis 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