Personal Assistant Job Description
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Hours of Work: 4 hours per week, 11:00 – 15:00 – to be worked on a Thursday.
Rate of Pay: £12 per hour
Pen Picture of the Person Requiring Assistance:
I am a lady in my sixties living in Caewern, I am a petite lady and use a wheelchair. I have cerebral palsy and rheumatoid arthritis which can cause me pain. Due to my mobility issues, I require support using a bath hoist, but I try to be as independent with my personal care as possible. I do however also require support when washing my hair. I like watching soaps on TV and knitting occasionally but generally dislike arts and crafts. I enjoy a cigarette and like to go out in my car to access the community with my PA.
Tasks Include:
- Helping me get out and about into the community in my car.
- Occasionally supporting me to attend appointments.
- Some support with my personal care.
- Any other reasonable duties.
Personal Qualities and Attributes required:
A person who:
- Is outgoing, chatty and who has a good sense of humour.
- Someone reliable and trustworthy.
- Someone who can work flexibly.
- Someone with a positive attitude to this type of work.
- Someone who will treat me with dignity and respect.
- Car driver essential.
- Previous experience would be an advantage.
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 Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.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).