Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments.
Overview
A private client requires a Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living, personal care, and social activities. Hours of work: 14½ hours per week. Rate of pay: £13.13.
Responsibilities
* Be able to liaise with my wellbeing facilitator from Pobl;
* Assist me with my personal needs;
* Take me out in the community to build my independence and social skills;
* Take me out to do activities that I enjoy, like going for coffee and shopping.
Desirable
* I’d prefer if you have experience working with people who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder/emotionally unstable personality disorder.
Support and daily living
* Personal hygiene, such as helping me wash my body and hair;
* Helping plan, prepare, and cook meals;
* Help with cleaning my home;
* Liaising/assisting with medical queries and appointments (e.g., GP);
* Taking my medication when needed (training and support provided).
Position requirements
* Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality;
* Be confident, mature and have patience;
* Be dependable and arrive on time;
* Be friendly with an easy-going manner;
* Be adaptable and flexible;
* Be supportive but not take over;
* Have business insurance on your car to take clients out.
Concerning the position
* A six-month probationary period will apply in the first instance;
* Salary will be paid monthly; annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis;
* A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where eligible.
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