Job Ref: 769 - Social Care Personal Assistant (for hours please check working pattern and days)

Job description

About

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments.

A little about myself:

I am a middle-aged lady living in Swansea. I have a small dog and a cat. I have various health conditions. I am looking for a PA to help me with my everyday life and go out in the community. I use a manual wheelchair when I go out. I would like to go shopping and mumbles for a walk. I would also like to take my dog out with me.

Driver required to take me out.

Hours of work

3 hours per week to be discussed.

Rate of pay.

£13.50

Essential:

I need you to:

• Like animals as I have a small dog and a cat.

• Be able to lift my lightweight wheelchair

• Have a car big enough for my small lightweight wheelchair

• Be able to push me when I am out.

Desirable

I’d prefer if:

• You are friendly

I’d like support with:

• Going out in the community

I will need my PA to:

Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality.

Be confident, mature and have patience.

Be dependable and arrive on time.

Be friendly with an easy-going manner.

Be adaptable and flexible.

Be supportive but not take over.

Have business insurance on your car to take clients out.

Concerning the position

A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.