VOG061 personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dewis Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Please quote reference VOG061 on application, Apply Now
JOB DESCRIPTION
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a man living at home in Barry Island. I have multiple sclerosis and use a wheelchair. I am also partially sighted. I am looking to employ a PA to enable me to continue to live independently. I have many hobbies and interests and like to keep my brain active! I really enjoy general knowledge quizzes and have an interest in history. I like good conversation, listening to the radio, books, films and animals. I enjoy board games & card games and I do sometimes use a computer.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of the job is to provide me with daily support to help me maintain my independence.
HOURS OF WORK
22.5 hours per week available. 20 weekday hours and 2.5 hours on the weekend.
4 hours Monday - Friday to be worked between 8am and 12pm ideally, although there is some flexibility in the times.
2.5 hours on Saturday, flexibility with this as well.
RATES OF PAY
£13.30 per hour weekday
£13.60 per hour weekend
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
· Assistance around the house with some light domestic tasks.
Meal preparations
· Assistance with some personal care.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
· A person who respects and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality of working in someone's home
· A person with a friendly and easy-going manner
· Someone who is adaptable and flexible would be an advantage
· Someone who would support me but not take over
· Able to work independently and on their own initiative
· Someone with a good hygiene awareness
· Trustworthy, reliable and punctual
· Someone with a caring and responsible attitude
ABOUT THE JOB
This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.
Apply Now
JOB DESCRIPTION
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a man living at home in Barry Island. I have multiple sclerosis and use a wheelchair. I am also partially sighted. I am looking to employ a PA to enable me to continue to live independently. I have many hobbies and interests and like to keep my brain active! I really enjoy general knowledge quizzes and have an interest in history. I like good conversation, listening to the radio, books, films and animals. I enjoy board games & card games and I do sometimes use a computer.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of the job is to provide me with daily support to help me maintain my independence.
HOURS OF WORK
22.5 hours per week available. 20 weekday hours and 2.5 hours on the weekend.
4 hours Monday - Friday to be worked between 8am and 12pm ideally, although there is some flexibility in the times.
2.5 hours on Saturday, flexibility with this as well.
RATES OF PAY
£13.30 per hour weekday
£13.60 per hour weekend
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
· Assistance around the house with some light domestic tasks.
Meal preparations
· Assistance with some personal care.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
· A person who respects and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality of working in someone's home
· A person with a friendly and easy-going manner
· Someone who is adaptable and flexible would be an advantage
· Someone who would support me but not take over
· Able to work independently and on their own initiative
· Someone with a good hygiene awareness
· Trustworthy, reliable and punctual
· Someone with a caring and responsible attitude
ABOUT THE JOB
This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.
Apply Now