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VOG989 Female Personal Assistant

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Posting date: 19 June 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 19 July 2025
Location: Penarth, The Vale of Glamorgan
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 friendly 97 year old lady living in the Penarth area. I receive support from my two daughters and Personal Assistants (PA).

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

I am seeking Female (due to personal care elements) PAs to provide me with up to 70 hours of care each week. The support is to help me to continue living at home as independently as possible and to provide me with companionship.

HOURS OF WORK

Looking for 2 PAs to cover 50 hours throughout the week. Care is needed every day of the week.

RATES OF PAY

£14.25 per hour

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

Providing me with personal care.
Using a hoist to move me around the house.
Assistance with preparing me meals.
Light domestic tasks.
Providing me with companionship.
Use of wheelchair for trips out of the home

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Someone who is flexible with the times and ways they can work.
Someone who enjoys interaction with elderly people and who will engage me in conversation and activity.
A punctual and reliable person is essential as the job will require working with other carers at certain times.
A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.
A chatty and friendly person.
Must be happy to work with a dog in the home.
Female PAs only due to personal care required.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a four-weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.

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