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Closing date: 14/10/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I am a 27 year old man, living in the St. Mellon’s area of Cardiff. I need support to access the community and activities, such as going to the gym, cinema, cycling or anything else we plan on the day, weather permitting. I need help to use my money to pay for things.

 

PURPOSE OF JO

It is important that the personal assistant is able to work on own initiative to make the time interesting and inclusive.

 

The personal assistant will ideally have experience of working with individuals with learning difficulties /autism and epilepsy, but advice will be provided.

 

PLACE OF WORK

 

Assistance is needed to access community and activities. The personal assistant will be required to use own car.

 

 

HOURS OF WORK

4 hours weekly (on Monday or Friday) and ad hoc to cover annual leave of main personal assistant.

 

RATE OF PAY

£14.00

TASKS INVOLVED

Planning support and making appropriate appointments/ bookings where needed.

 

Support to attend activities in the community. Supervision whilst in the community. Support with paying for services/ appointments.

 

 

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Able to work on own initiative
• Caring, friendly and social
• Responsible and reliable
• Car driver essential with appropriate level of insurance

 

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted.  A probation period will be necessary in the first instance.  Wages will be paid 4 weekly.  You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

 

 

Thank you.