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Overview
Temp Cover Personal Assistant. Casual PA to support a 42 year old woman in Barry who experiences anxiety and depression. The purpose of the job is to help the Service User access the community, support personal budgeting, provide emotional support when needed, and assist with appointments. The role is casual with potential for ongoing work.
Hours of Work
6 hours per week, weekdays only, 2 x 3 hour shifts. Flexibility is essential should these days need to change. There is opportunity for ongoing work if the current PA is unavailable.
Rates of Pay
* £15.25 per hour
* 40p mileage per mile when you use your car
Responsibilities
* Help to increase engagement in meaningful activity, particularly active pursuits
* Do an at-home exercise program/work-out routine with me
* Go out for walks in the local community
* Assist to develop confidence and abilities to access the community independently
* Help to develop management of personal finances – including budgeting
* Help to develop coping strategies
* Use your car to take us to activities further afield
* Go for a drive, followed by a coffee
Type of Person Required / Qualifications
* Compassionate and understanding
* Patient
* Good time keeping
* Able to keep in touch and check in with me
* Good sense of humour
* Encourages engagement in activities of choice
* Non-judgemental with professional boundaries
About the Job / Conditions
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. Salary will be paid on a 4-weekly basis with holiday pay (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 need to supply 2 references, one of which should comment on your work practices.
Summary
Casual Personal Assistant to support a 42 year old woman in Barry. The Service User experiences serious anxiety and depression. The purpose of the job is to support the Service User to access the community to reduce isolation and anxiety and support mental health and well-being. Casual PA required. £13.50 per hour & 40p per mile. PA must be a car driver, have an understanding of mental health, and be flexible with time. Please read full Job Description before applying.
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