JOB DESCRIPTION
Job closes 21.05.26
Part‑time Personal Assistant
47‑year‑old lady living in Llandaff, Cardiff requires a personal assistant to support her with daily tasks. She has fibromyalgia that mainly affects both legs and her lower back. Her mobility is limited and she is in a lot of pain. She has good and bad days, so the level of support required will depend on how she is feeling that day.
She is unable to leave the house, as there is no stair lift or access for her, so support will be required within her home.
HOURS OF WORK
- Morning call – 7 am – 1 hour
- Lunch call – 1 pm – 30 minutes
- Tea time – 5 pm – 30 minutes
- Bed time – 8 pm – 45 minutes
TOTAL = 2.75 hours p/w
RATES OF PAY
£14 per hour
TASKS INVOLVED
- Personal care & continence care – showering, dressing/undressing, applying cream to legs and back
- Meal prep
- Light domestic tasks
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
- Reliable
- Patient
- Trustworthy
- Ability to take initiative
- Caring
- Friendly
- Experience with care work
- Don’t need to be a car driver
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.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
