Social Care Personal Assistant (5-7 hours, Wednesday (or split over a second day)
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Reynoldston, Swansea |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 403 |
Summary
our years ago, I had a life-threatening accident resulting in a severe
traumatic brain injury, broken back and pelvis. I’ve come a long way but
still have chronic neuropathic pain, visual impairment, balance issues,
and fatigue. I also have high functioning autism and a degree of anxiety.
Hospital appointments are a regular part of my life; however, I’m a very
determined person and my energy is focused on my recovery journey.
I have a very good friend who has helped me from the start and is now
my PA, but I need additional hours from a second PA to assist me with a
variety of things. I would like a calm person who is patient, anticipates
dangers, is intuitive, reliable, kind, gentle and focused. I live in
Reynoldston, Gower.
A female and, car owner is necessary.
Hours of work
5-7 hours, Wednesday (or split over a second day)
An early start would work well for me.
Rate of pay: £12/hr (employed); £15.36/hr (self-employed).
Tasks involved.
• Help me with gardening
• Take me to my pony (3 miles away) and help groom him, put out a few
poles in the sand school
• Help me sort paperwork and de-clutter.
• At times take me to an appointment.
• Help tidy and clean bedroom/en-suite.
• Help with computer.
• Take me to a local wild swimming group in Port Eynon (5 miles away)
or to a nearby pool so that I can do hydrotherapy
Type of person required
• A person who respects and understands the importance of privacy and
confidentiality when working in someone else’s home
• Someone who is confident, mature and has patience
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time.
• A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
• Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential
• Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions
• Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
• Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously
agreed criteria
• Someone who is able to work to instruction
• Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Someone with a caring and responsible attitude
• Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post
e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid
Concerning the position
You will be formally employed by the Direct Payment Client which
requires a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will
be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary
period. Salary will be paid monthly with appropriate holiday pay
calculated. A DBS will need to be processed prior to any commencement
of employment. Costs are met by Swansea council.
traumatic brain injury, broken back and pelvis. I’ve come a long way but
still have chronic neuropathic pain, visual impairment, balance issues,
and fatigue. I also have high functioning autism and a degree of anxiety.
Hospital appointments are a regular part of my life; however, I’m a very
determined person and my energy is focused on my recovery journey.
I have a very good friend who has helped me from the start and is now
my PA, but I need additional hours from a second PA to assist me with a
variety of things. I would like a calm person who is patient, anticipates
dangers, is intuitive, reliable, kind, gentle and focused. I live in
Reynoldston, Gower.
A female and, car owner is necessary.
Hours of work
5-7 hours, Wednesday (or split over a second day)
An early start would work well for me.
Rate of pay: £12/hr (employed); £15.36/hr (self-employed).
Tasks involved.
• Help me with gardening
• Take me to my pony (3 miles away) and help groom him, put out a few
poles in the sand school
• Help me sort paperwork and de-clutter.
• At times take me to an appointment.
• Help tidy and clean bedroom/en-suite.
• Help with computer.
• Take me to a local wild swimming group in Port Eynon (5 miles away)
or to a nearby pool so that I can do hydrotherapy
Type of person required
• A person who respects and understands the importance of privacy and
confidentiality when working in someone else’s home
• Someone who is confident, mature and has patience
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time.
• A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
• Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential
• Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions
• Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
• Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously
agreed criteria
• Someone who is able to work to instruction
• Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Someone with a caring and responsible attitude
• Be willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post
e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid
Concerning the position
You will be formally employed by the Direct Payment Client which
requires a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will
be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary
period. Salary will be paid monthly with appropriate holiday pay
calculated. A DBS will need to be processed prior to any commencement
of employment. Costs are met by Swansea council.