Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 23 year old young man living in the Llanrumney area of Cardiff. I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair due to my lack of mobility. I also have a cochlear implant and a hearing aid, as my speech is minimal I use Makaton and BSL. I am looking to employ a Personal Care assistant to enable me to access the community to attend different activities that I enjoy; these are the cinema, Lego, crafting and completing jigsaws.
Purpose of job
To keep me safe and calm. Assist and support me in the community to access activities that I enjoy.
Place of work
In my community.
Hours of work
6 hours a week to be worked flexibly in either one block of 6 hours or two sessions of 3 hours potentially on Wednesday and Thursday.
Rate of pay
£14.25 per hour.
Tasks involved
* Support me to access the community and the activities I enjoy
* Driving my vehicle to and from activities.
* Fold my wheelchair and lift into my vehicle
Type of person required
* Someone who is patient and kind.
* Someone who is dependable and reliable.
* Someone who may have similar interests as myself.
About the job
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.
Thank you.
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