Job Title: Personal Assistant
Hours of Work: 17hrs per week.
Rate of Pay: £12.00 per hour
Pen Picture of the Person Requiring Assistance:
I am a gentleman in my 80s living in the Cimla area. Following an accident many years ago I have an acquired brain injury which affects my memory and concentration. I am also now living with mixed dementia which often impacts on my long-term coping strategies I have relied upon to manage my acquired brain injury over the years. I struggle to retain information and must be repeatedly reminded and prompted. As a result, my routine is very important to me and I find disruption to my routine very unsettling.
I am an active man and enjoy going out and about in the community where I am known well at the shops and cafes I frequent. I am very fit and need a PA who can keep up with me about town. I enjoy talking about my sporting achievements from my successful athletic career prior to my accident. I often talk about my beloved wife who I sadly lost and miss dearly. I enjoy getting out every morning, I like to eat breakfast out, I enjoy a flutter at the betting office, and watching sports on the television with my daily newspapers by my side is very important to me.
Activities Include:
- Supporting me to catch the bus to Neath every morning for breakfast and to purchase my daily papers
- Some occasional gentle prompting only with personal care routine
- Some support with getting ready to go out if I misplace any items important to me such as my keys, wallet, reading glasses and bus pass
- Helping me stay safe in the community
- Supporting me to continue to live independently within my own home and helping me overcome daily struggles if I misplace items or become confused
Personal Qualities and Attributes required:
A person who:
- A strong understanding of the impact of acquired brain injuries and mixed dementia
- Is understanding, patient and supportive
- Someone who will be able to repeatedly prompt and encourage me
- Someone reliable, trustworthy, and organised
- Someone able to work flexibly and who can provide cover on occasion.
- Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect.
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).