Social Care Personal Assistant (14 hours per week)
Posted 9 hours 19 minutes ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
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 lady in my 40's living in Swansea. My main disability is my sight; I am registered blind with no vision. I also suffer with chronic fatigue. I require support to carry out day to day tasks like admin, shopping, and attending appointments. I also need my PA to be present when looking after my children in the community. I am looking for a person to help me in my daily family life and support me to carry out my life to its fullest.
Driver required take me out MUST be willing to take a guide dog in their vehicle.
Female preferred.
Hours of work: 14 hours per week (mainly Thursday). Over 2 days.
Rate of pay: £13.13
Essential requirements- Like dogs as I have a guide dog
- Be flexible
- Be happy to be my eyes around my children and help if needed
- Be able to work evenings/weekends when needed
- Attend fun activities with my children such as soft play
- Female
- You have previous experience
- Assisting with admin duties
- Social activities with my children
- Light domestic duties around the home
- Helping to prepare a meal if needed
- 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
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.