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PM2078 Personal Assistant

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Posting date: 15 May 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 14 June 2025
Location: Glyncoch, Pontypridd
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Job type: Permanent
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant



A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF



I am a 23 year old female living with my family and our pet dogs in Glyncoch area. I am a kind and caring individual and I have a very supported family around me. I recently broke part of my hip going down to my femur bone which has caused my mobility to decline. I have been diagnosed with OCD and anxiety and depression. I use distraction techniques like listening to music to help me when I am feeling in low mood, I am very open and honest when I am not feeling myself.



In 2021 I developed Guillain Barre syndrome where my physical health rapidly declined leaving me unable to walk independently. I am a wheelchair user and require support getting in and out of the car



PURPOSE OF JOB



To increase my confidence in the community and to participate in more activities and make new friends and to reduce isolation.











PLACE OF WORK



At my home address and work towards going out in the community.



HOURS OF WORK



16 hours per week across 3 or 4 days



RATE OF PAY



£12.45 per hour plus double pay on bank holidays plus mileage and expenses where appropriate.



TASKS INVOLVED

Reassure me when i am feeling anxious
go out into the community when i feel ready to
support me to feel more confident
when low in mood and lacking motivation i sometimes need prompting to attend to personal hygiene
work with me to feel confident to get out and about
supporting me to make sure im safe
push me in my wheelchair



TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED



Someone who is reliable and consistent
Someone that can drive and has access to a car and has business class insurance
Someone who respects the importance of privacy and confidentiality
Someone who is kind and empathetic









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 basis and appropriate holiday pay given. The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK.

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