Social Care Personal Assistant (6 hrs/week, flexible afternoons)
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Gorseinon, Swansea |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Payments Team |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 428 |
Summary
I am a retired Gentleman in my 70s, living in Gorseinon. I suffer from advanced Parkinsons Disease which greatly affects my mobility. I move around my home with a rollator but need to be in a wheelchair when out and about. I like to potter in the garden and have a go at basic DIY around the house. I also enjoy going to local charity shops, as well as larger stores further afield.
I would like a Personal Assistant who, ideally, has some experience of Parkinsons Disease, who shares my enjoyment of being outdoors on a nice day, and relaxing with a coffee or ice cream. My Parkinsons Disease does mean I can be slow at moving, so will need someone who is able to be patient.
Driving License and Own Car essential.
Tasks involved:
Visiting local shops/ Garden Centres
To assist/ take me for walks in the local area/ local places of Interest.
To help me in the garden with potting, planting, weeding etc
To accompany/ assist me to medical and other appointments when necessary.
To sit and chat, inside or outside if I am not up to going out.
Driving License with own car required.
Hours of work & rate of pay:
6 hours per week. £12.75 per hour.
Flexible afternoons, any day of the week .
Type of person required
• Knowledge of Parkinson’s 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 training relating to the post
Concerning the position
This will be a job requiring a National Insurance number and the right to work in the UK. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. The salary will be paid monthly and appropriate holiday pay given. A police check (DBS) may be required; the employer will meet the costs of this.
I would like a Personal Assistant who, ideally, has some experience of Parkinsons Disease, who shares my enjoyment of being outdoors on a nice day, and relaxing with a coffee or ice cream. My Parkinsons Disease does mean I can be slow at moving, so will need someone who is able to be patient.
Driving License and Own Car essential.
Tasks involved:
Visiting local shops/ Garden Centres
To assist/ take me for walks in the local area/ local places of Interest.
To help me in the garden with potting, planting, weeding etc
To accompany/ assist me to medical and other appointments when necessary.
To sit and chat, inside or outside if I am not up to going out.
Driving License with own car required.
Hours of work & rate of pay:
6 hours per week. £12.75 per hour.
Flexible afternoons, any day of the week .
Type of person required
• Knowledge of Parkinson’s 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 training relating to the post
Concerning the position
This will be a job requiring a National Insurance number and the right to work in the UK. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. The salary will be paid monthly and appropriate holiday pay given. A police check (DBS) may be required; the employer will meet the costs of this.