Job Title: Personal Assistant
Hours of Work: 10 Hours per week, days and times to be agreed
Rate of Pay: £12.00 per hour
Pen Picture of the Person Requiring Assistance:
I am a lady in my 60’s living in the Cwmgors area of Ammanford with my husband, who also receives PA support. I am very happy in my home and very proud of it. I value my independence. I love to keep busy with knitting, sewing, arts and crafts, colouring and watching soaps or quiz shows. I have a learning disability and require support to allow me to remain happy and independent and able to access the community safely.
Activities Include:
- Support me to access the community and engage in activities of my choice such as short walks or shopping
- Appropriate support with managing the household tasks
- Support me to spend quality time with my husband doing things we both enjoy such as going for coffee or meals
Personal Qualities and Attributes required:
A person who:
- Is kind, friendly and approachable
- Is reliable
- Is honest
- Has understanding
Previous experience is preferred but not essential as I am looking for a person with the above qualities.
Additional Information:
This post requires an enhanced DBS check (the cost of which will be met by NPTCBC) and two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a probationary period of up to 6 months.
Wages will be paid on a monthly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.
You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.
You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
How to apply:
Please complete MMI PA Application Form and return it to dpteam@mmitwc.co.uk. If you require a posted copy, please email us on dpteam@mmitwc.co.uk or call us on 01639 812528 (Option 2).