JOB DESCRIPTION
2 x Personal Assistants
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 77-year-old gentleman living in Barry with my dog (who is very placid and friendly). I have a few different health issues; I am partially sighted, have diabetes and arthritis. I enjoy watching politics on the television with a hot cup of tea. I am a chatty and friendly person. I do also smoke in my house. My memory isn’t as good as it once was and I sometimes might need reminding of certain things.
PURPOSE OF JOB
Mainly to assist me at home with all aspects of daily living, so that I can maintain my independence in my own home.
PLACE OF WORK
At my home.
HOURS OF WORK
31.5 hours per week
Monday to Sunday
09:00am-11:00am (2 hours)
15:30pm-18:00pm (3 hours)
RATE OF PAY
£11.75 per hour weekdays
£12.75 per hour weekends
TASKS INVOLVED
Preparing hot and cold meals.
Maintaining a clean home.
Feeding and watering my dog as and when needed.
Shopping
Morning calls only – helping me to apply cream to my legs.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual.
Someone with a caring and patient nature.
A flexible approach to work as occasionally you may be asked to cover for another PA’s holidays.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.
All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.
Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.
Wages will be paid on a 4 weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.
Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.
Thank you.