MVOG949 Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

To support the employer, encourage community engagement, assist with personal budgeting, and provide emotional support.

Hours of Work

6 hours per week, weekdays only, 2 x 3 hour shifts. Flexibility is essential.

Pay

£15.25 per hour plus £0.40 mileage when using your own vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Help increase engagement in meaningful activity, particularly active pursuits.
• Accompany the employer on walks in the local community.
• Assist in developing confidence and the ability to access the community independently.
• Support management of personal finances, including budgeting.
• Help develop coping strategies.
• Use your vehicle to take the employer to activities further afield.
• Provide opportunities for a pleasant drive followed by a coffee.

Type of Person Required

• Compassionate, understanding and patient.
• Good sense of humour.
• A timekeeper who checks in regularly.
• Encourages participation in chosen activities.
• Non judgemental with professional boundaries.
• Compassionate listener able to instil boundaries.

Employment Conditions

Position requires satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check). The cost of the check will be covered by the Local Authority. Verification of the legal right to work in the UK will be conducted before employment begins. The role is part time and requires a National Insurance number. Employment commences under an initial trial period, with wages paid on a four weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay provided.

Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).