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JOB DESCRIPTION
2 - 3 Part-Time Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
Hi! I am a lively, chatty and sociable young man at the age of 30 living in Dinas Powys, in the Vale of Glamorgan. I am looked after and live with my family. I now feel the time is right to spread my wings and get out into the community more independently. I really enjoy doing fun activities through the support of personal assistants. I love music, going to the theatre, getting involved with sports (especially boccia!), arts & crafts, shopping, bowling, bingo, drama groups, sensory activities, the outdoors when the weather is good and meeting up with friends; just to name a few. Oh and how can I forget to mention, I love going out for food! I thrive from being around people and having company. I really enjoy making friends and having chit chatty conversations. I am a full-time wheelchair user and have two different kinds of wheelchairs, an Electric and a Manual. I am looking for personal assistants who can help build the bridge to open doors old and new. As well as getting out and about to enjoy myself and socialise, myself and my family are also looking for support at home with some my personal care.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
* To help and support me with all my physical and social needs out in the community.
* To provide some personal care at home.
* To provide respite for my siblings.
HOURS OF WORK
10 hours per week for social outings. 2 – 3 block hours at a time. 10 hours per week for personal care / at home support. This support is double-handed so you will work alongside another personal assistant or family member. This will include morning, evening and weekend hours, for approximately 1.5 hours at a time. Flexibility is essential should these days need to change.
RATES OF PAY
£12.65 per hour
TASKS WILL INCLUDE
* Plan and organise what activities I will be doing each week with the input of my ideas.
* Sometimes working alongside a second PA because sometimes I need 2:1 support at home for personal care or for certain activities out in the community.
* Hoisting/manual handling.
* Toileting/personal hygiene.
* Helping me with my physical needs.
* Support when I am using my electric wheelchair and making sure I am comfortable.
* To push me in my manual wheelchair and ensuring I am comfortable.
* To take me out and support me to do things I enjoy doing.
* Support with cutting and opening food when eating.
* Personal care at home (getting in and out of bed, and support with showering etc).
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
* Outgoing, fun, witty and chatty.
* Patient and understanding of my needs.
* Being able to work part of a team and communicate effectively.
* Experience and or knowledge of working with someone with complex and mobile needs.
* Organised and able to plan my schedule for me with the input of my ideas.
* Flexible.
* Driver essential; confident to drive a wheelchair accessible mobility van.
* You can effectively work alongside another personal assistant when required.
* Somebody who has energy, a bit of oomph and most importantly knows how to have fun and a laugh!
ABOUT THE JOB
Although this is a part-time job, it will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The salary will be paid on a 4 weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay given (5.6 weeks pro rata). The post is subject to a probationary period and a DBS (Police) Check at no cost to you. You will have to supply 2 references, one of which should be able to comment on your work practices.
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