PM1607 Personal Assistant (Cover PA)
Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Location
Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf | United Kingdom
Job description
Please quote Job ref PM1607 on application form. Apply now
JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-time Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I’m a gentleman in my early 40’s, who is a wheelchair user due to an accident which resulted in a spinal cord injury. I have no feeling from the waist down and limited movements with my hands but can use a knife and fork. My interests include sports especially football and rugby. I enjoy music like ‘The Cranberries’ and ‘Alanis Morissette’. I will be going to the gym in Llantrisant Community Centre to help build up strength.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to assist with taking me out and help me in my home. (Llanharry area)
HOURS OF WORK
To cover my current PA's annual leave and sickness.
RATES OF PAY
£11.00 per hour
TASKS INVOLVED
Ensure that all my needs are met
Support with daily tasks
Support me within my home and out in the community
Ensure I am safe at all times
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Friendly, outgoing, positive and likes sports
Someone with a mature outlook
Reliable and punctual
Considerate, caring and trustworthy
Understanding of my needs
Experience or knowledge of how my spinal cord injury affects me
Car driver/Access to a car to transport employer
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 four weekly 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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Salary
£11 per hour