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Closing date: 21/06/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I am a gentleman in my 70’s living alone with my dog, in the Llanrumney area of Cardiff. I have a long-standing history of anxiety with panic attacks.

I would like to employ a PA to support me to access activities in my local community.

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

 

To support me out in the community for shopping and socialising. To assist me to develop my IT skill and potentially access a course locally. Giving me independence and confidence to do my daily living tasks.

 

PLACE OF WORK

 

In my home and out in the community.

 

HOURS OF WORK

4 hours a week, 2 x 2 hours sessions in the afternoons. Flexible days and times to be agreed.

 

RATE OF PAY

 

£12.65 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

 

  • Support with general shopping.
  • Support with learning more about IT especially accessing the internet for shopping and emails.
  • Support with socialising such as going into cafes or other amenities.

 

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

·        Someone who is mindful of my condition and how it affects me.

·        Car driver is essential for this role.

 

·        Someone who is flexible with their time

 

·        A person who doesn’t mind my dog in my home

 

·        Someone who is confident in supporting me to maintain my

Independence.

 

·        Someone who respects confidentiality.

 

 

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 on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living.  You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may 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.